Question

The Boat Trailering Guys

For whatever reason, I keep throwing off the dust cap on my bearings. It's always the same wheel and the same side (dual axle, front axle, left side if it matters). Any idea why and any suggestions as to what I should be doing differently? Wilson C. Omaha, Nebraska

Wilson C

Answered on: 6/2005

GEORGE: This is, unfortunately, an all too common occurrence. Fortunately, there is a simple solution. When putting a new dust cap on, flatten out the lip just a hair. This will keep it where you want it to be. MIKE: Have you tried a dust cap from another wheel, or a new one? If not, that is the first step. If you have and you are having the same results it may be time to change the hub. I have not seen a hub opening wear from the repeated removal and installation of the dust cap when changing bearing. Measure the inside dimension of the hub using a micrometer and make sure that you are using the proper sized dust cap

The Boat Trailering Guys: Mike and George