Zerk Fittings

[qtla9111]

Last minute trip preparation. It has been a long time since I have had the bearings checked.

I'm not a mechanic and will be relying on one. Is it fair to say that all Funfinders, mine is a 2008 230DS, have Zerk grease fittings?

Thanks in advance.

[APD]

Are you talking about the EZ-Lube spindles?

If so, I'm not sure if all FunFinders have that feature or not.

I usually hand pack the bearings once a year anyway. It makes me feel a little better and allows me to look over the brake condition. When I do shoot just a little lube in the spindle I like to do it with the hub warm......and it's only just a little.
There may be a actual procedure somewhere on line......


Alan

[qtla9111]

Yep, sorry if I used the wrong term. I want to know before taking it to someone. Thanks for clearing that up for me.

[Eagle]

Here is a video how to lube Dexter ez lube axels.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzW1kK8oWkc

And here is a video from Dexter on hub removal and hand packing the bearings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnH-h3W9XvI

[profdant139]

It's easy! I just take it to my mechanic . . . .

[LJAZ]

There's really no way to know for sure without checking. FF used mainly Lippert axles that may or may not have had the lube feature. I know from others that have posted here that some had them and some didn't.

At any rate it should be no big deal for a mechanic to pull the hubs and regrease the bearings. And if you haven't had them checked in a long time it's not a bad idea to have the mechanic inspect them.

[APD]

Originally Posted by profdant139

It's easy! I just take it to my mechanic . . . .

I take the money the mechanic would charge me and buy fuel......

[Eagle]

Originally Posted by APD

I take the money the mechanic would charge me and buy fuel......

Ditto that ~ plus I'd rather do it myself so know it's done right.

Dad always said, "Never pay someone to do what you can do yourself"