Just changed out my vault hubs on my RT 188. They still had grease but were not sticking out at all. Man they were a tight fit. Made it a 3 hour job, and pretty messy. Almost worth paying someone.
Just changed out my vault hubs on my RT 188. They still had grease but were not sticking out at all. Man they were a tight fit. Made it a 3 hour job, and pretty messy. Almost worth paying someone.
Last edited by jml; 03-23-2023 at 12:48 PM.
2015 Ranger RT188
2015 115 PRO XS
Anyone else have a hard time getting them on? Replaced with new ones.
2015 Ranger RT188
2015 115 PRO XS
I fully intend to have my local Ranger dealer do this when the time comes - hopefully before one of the wheels comes off! I have my doubts on my abilities and I have two trailers to worry about.Originally Posted by jml
2018 Ranger RT188 SC Black/115 hp Yamaha SHO 4-stroke; Garmin LVS34/Ultrex Quest - SML
2018 Ranger RT188 DC Black/115 hp Merc Pro XS 4-stroke; Garmin LVS34 - Ontario
14' Mirrorcraft tin boat (ancient) with a 9.9 Mercury 4-stroke, no electronics; catches fish anyway
Mine still had grease in them but wanted to be safe. Never felt warm after towing boat.
Last edited by jml; 03-24-2023 at 04:37 PM.
2015 Ranger RT188
2015 115 PRO XS
Curious as to what year and boat/ trailer you have ?Just changed out my vault hubs on my RT 188. They still had grease but were not sticking out at all. Man they were a tight fit. Made it a 3 hour job, and pretty messy. Almost worth paying someone.
As my 2021 rt188p came with standard hubs.
2021 rt188p , Mercury 115 Pro XS CT , Croxton Razor 4XLR 22 , Z lock 4” jack plate , 8’ power pole blades
2015 rt 188
2015 Ranger RT188
2015 115 PRO XS
Pre Johnny Morris . Should have known!
2021 rt188p , Mercury 115 Pro XS CT , Croxton Razor 4XLR 22 , Z lock 4” jack plate , 8’ power pole blades
I just replaced mine a few weeks ago. Original to the trailer from 2015. No leaks and the caps were still pressurized. One noted thing was that the grease that came out was SUPER thin and liquidy. Like it had lost its ability to re-gel into a solid when sittings. Bearings still looked to be in really good shape.
On my setup it was impossible to use the O ring seal. They would just push out of the hub bore. Just coated the new caps with RTV and hammered them home with a PVC cap. (Yes, they are VERY tight)
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