EZ Loader Axles/spindles FYI

[suckerfish]

If you are having problems with your axles eating bearings, you might want to inspect your spindles. It seems EZ Loader or the manufactures of the spindles has failed to allow enough clean machined clearance for the seals. After the spindles are welded to the backing plate base, the slage was not cleared off and not allowing a smooth seat for the seals to ride on. My seals were riding on welding slage. This was causing water to penentrate the bearings.

Out of frustration, I decided that inspecting the bearings and entire assembly. This was the only way to acheive peice of mind. I was in total disbelief when I recognized the problem. I have spent alot of money on bearings and an axle. I believe that this might have been an oversight on quality control. This doesn't surprize me any, just frustrating. I just can't believe the guys that have been replacing my bearings once a year didn't catch this problem.


I was able to remove most of the slage with a small chisel. I them dressed up the area with some emery cloth. The seals are riding on a smooth defect free surface now.


suckerfish

[Boxcar]

Sucker,
This may explain the problem my brother is currently going through. Round 2 on wheel bearing problems related to the spindle. I believe he is going to replace the whole axle. I'll have him check the new axle and hopefully the problem will be solved.
Thanks for the heads up. :bowdown: :wave:
Boxcar

[SeaSparrow]

Is your brother Todd? Or is ayefsh having the same round 2 bearing problems as your brother? Seems to be a BIG problem. Check your bearings and seals often.

[SLEDDER]

That particular brand of trailer has been plagued by QC problems during the last 4 years. I was a dock dealer in Idaho, used many different brands of trailers. I will never own EZ loader.