Does anyone know the wheel bearing seal # for the cobra trailers, am changing mine there is no # on the old seal to cross it to. Thanks
Does anyone know the wheel bearing seal # for the cobra trailers, am changing mine there is no # on the old seal to cross it to. Thanks
99 cobra 190d
99 opti 200
Contact EZ Loader. They built the trailer, they will be able to tell you.
TI Trailers, Inc (EZ Loader)
Midway, AR
870-481-5138
Just make sure you get an extra!! I had to find out the hard way when I relpaced mine last weekend. I didn't get it in even, and I damaged the seal when I tryed to remove it. Your local Napa should have them.
I have a 2001 EZ Loader with tandem axles for my 201. The part # for the inner seals were CR16657. Hope this helps
99 cobra 190d
99 opti 200
Wow.... this was a convenient post. Was gonna ask the same question. My bearings "EXPLODED" on the way home from a tournament yesterday. Gonna have to replace the hub too.Wasn't pretty.
Be very careful when purchasing these seals from a source other than EZ Loader (Custom), or UFP. The OEM seals that are used are a special spring laoded, "double lipped" seal that prevents water from coming in, as well as preventing the pressurized grease (2-4 psi when hot) from going out. In most cases, the seals that are sold at the auto parts stores are designed for non-marine use (ask me how I found this out). They have the outer lip, but no inner lip and are not spring loaded.
Besides, EZ Loader's prices are very reasonable.
So I'm guessing you can order directly from them? Does anyone know what they're hours are?
Joe...Customer Service info for EZ Loader Trailers in Midway, AR:
(870) 481-5138
Monday-Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm (CST)
I thought I would be on Easy Street by now but somehow I missed the off ramp!
Alright... now here's the big question: How much damage to the spindle would be considered too much? And can someone give a ballpark estimate on how much the entire assembly would cost. This one looks to be pretty bad.
What part of the spindle is damaged? If it is the area where the seal rides, that may just be the stainless steel sleeve. Check it very closely. If it is the sleeve surface area that's damaged, the sleeve can be tapped off (carefully), and a new sleeve installed. The sleeve is also available from EZ Loader, or it can be purchased as a part of the Spindo Seal Kit (this has the correct seal included). If the metal underneath the sleeve is not too badly damaged, the sleeve just slides on and can be tapped into place. If there is some minor damage to the metal under the sleeve, it can still be used as long as the sleeve is not sloppy loose on the axle. If it is a little loose (not sloppy, but able to turn in place), you can secure it with some Loctite sleeve retainer. The sleeve is actually held in place by the bearing.
If the damage is on the part of the axle that is not in contact with the bearing (or seal), you should be OK. Or if it is on the surface where the bearing rides, but not bad enough where the bearing is loose (but will still slide on), you should be OK. Just clean it up and make sure that there are no metal shavings or pieces to get into the new bearings. You might have to smooth it out a bit with a piece of emery cloth. Don't get too carried away, just smooth it to where you can get the bearing on without forcing it. Make sure that the bearing slides on all the way against the shoulder.
As far as having to have it replaced, I don't know what it will cost. The spindle portion can be cut off, and a new spindled welded on. Most trailer shops should be able to direct you to someone who does this. My understanding is that it is not very expensive to have done. The other option is to replace the whole axle. If it is a leaf spring setup, it is not that hard to do.
I contacted them today. I don't know what I'm going to do. The spindle is VERY gouged up. Was going to replace the whole thing but the it would take 7 - 10 business days just to build it. I wouldn't have it in time for our next tournament. This is depressing. I'm gonna look into some other options tonight.
Joe, can you post a photo of the damage?
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No
I lost a bearing on mine about 6 years ago. It looked just about like that. I carefully filed down the surfaces where the bearing sits, then smoothed them out with emery cloth. I replaced the seal sleeve (I had to drill a 1/8" hole in the sleeve for the greese channel), installed new bearings and seal, and it's been good to go ever since.
You just have to be very careful about not taking off too much metal where the bearing sits. Both bearings (inner and outer) should slide on snuggly without having to force it, and seat completely against the shoulder.
I "think" I may have it ready. Luckilymost of the damage was at the end of the spindle just before where the bearing sits. I got the new bearing to go on last night (after three nights of sanding and filing
). Seems to fit well. No play in it and snugs right up against the shoulder. Hopefully I'll get a break from the rain tonight to assemble everything.
Just in time for the major cold front
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