Eaton HO-52, Need a little advice

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by Sklptrljay

Just so everybody knows, Ol Blue K20 is one cool dude. Took time out of his day to take a look and give me some tips on getting my trailer on the road.

My neighbors press made getting everything out a breeze.

Anytime you need anything let me know Dale.

Your very welcome Jason, that's what this site is all about. I'm just glad I could help.

Originally Posted by special-K

Hey, sorry for the poor guidance on outer bearing removal. I was in the middle of replacing my rotors on the front of my '72 and described the process for the front race removal I had just done earlier. I forgot all about the retainer and bearing "slipping in" from behind. Glad you got it back together. I already heard Dale was an alright guy. Still not so sure, though

Thanks Tim

[Vintage Windmills]

Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret

That rear cover is on upside down. If you tried to fill it with gear lube it will be way over full.

If you have a trailer like this with no gears but good bearings and seals, turning the cover upside down is a good idea, you can get just enough gear lube in there to always keep lube on the bearings. I've done it and it works good.

[Sklptrljay]

Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

If you have a trailer like this with no gears but good bearings and seals, turning the cover upside down is a good idea, you can get just enough gear lube in there to always keep lube on the bearings. I've done it and it works good.

Good idea....probably the only kind you have, right?!!

[Vintage Windmills]

Originally Posted by Sklptrljay

Good idea....probably the only kind you have, right?!!

Yes, I've been fortunate all mine have had good bearings and seals so far. 2 of these are Dana 60's though.

[Sklptrljay]

Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Yes, I've been fortunate all mine have had good bearings and seals so far. 2 of these are Dana 60's though.

Okay, now you're just showing off!!

[Sklptrljay]

It took longer than planned, but I finally got everything put together.

I used new seals, repacked the bearings, and made my own gaskets with some "Right Stuff". I let the gaskets dry for 24 hours before adding any gear oil.

With the 3rd member and axles out and the cover installed purposely upside down, it took almost 9 quarts of gear oil! Not one drop so far.

The vent was totally missing, so I drilled out a little check valve I found at the parts store and fabricated my own vent.

Last thing I did was replace the shocks that were completely worthless. Luckily I had some good stock style ones I saved from before my truck was lowered.

I really appreciate all the advice I got from everybody here. I am really a hands on kind of learner, so I can read it a hundred times, but until I do it for the first time I feel lost. It was a good experience digging into this.

Now it's time to use the trailer for what I wanted it for and plan some dirt bike trips with the fam-jam!

[Sklptrljay]

Took the trailer on a 300 mile round trip dirt bike trip with the boy. Not one problem, barely noticed I was pulling it behind me!

Had a blast and can't wait to do it again. Really nice to have all that extra space.

[Ol Blue K20]

That's very good to hear. Time with the kids is priceless. Having a cool trailer definitely doesn't hurt.