Put trailer on jack stand for long-term storage?

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  • AirTool
    1,000 Post Club Member
    • Sep 2007
    • 4049

    • Katy, Texas


    #16
    Originally posted by Zach@n3 View Post
    So basically what you are saying is travel in rain storms at high speeds haha.
    Exactly....he said....I hope it keeps raining so I can haul A55.

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    • Zach@n3
      Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
      • Sep 2012
      • 736

      • Indianapolis Indiana

      • 1986 2001 ski nautique 68 correct craft skylark

      #17
      I'm not opposed. haha.
      [EMAIL="Zach@n3boatworks.com"]Zach@n3boatworks.com[/EMAIL]

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      • Westlotorn
        • Apr 2013
        • 36

        • Folsom CA

        • 1978 Ski Nautique 1987 Malibu Skier 95 Ski Nautique purchased in 2013 with 100 original hours on it.

        #18
        If you are losing bearings it could be one of 3 things.
        Overloaded
        Loose adjustment
        Tight adjustment.

        Wheel bearings get the best life if set with .001 to .005 bearing clearance.
        Use High temp grease for your long hauls.
        When you set your bearing adjustment, set it 3 times, roll the wheel as you torque the nut.
        While rolling take the nut to 40lbs torque, back off a full turn and repeat 2 more times. This process will squeeze out any excess grease and give you true pre load torque. Now back off one final time and turn the nut down by hand. You will feel it start putting pressure on the bearings. Now reach behind the nut with a small flat blade screwdriver ( 6-8" with a 1/4" blade is fine).
        Use the screwdriver to feel the amount of load on the washer behind the nut. The washer has some movement and can slide side to side a little. Move it to one side, then to the other side. It will only move 1/16 of an inch or so. It should move smooth and with a little load on it. If it takes muscle to move it back off your nut a hair. If this is your first time, play with it a couple times tightening the nut, check load, back off, check load. 1/8 turns of the nut will change the load on the washer dramatically. Install the cotter pin and you are good to go. This method seems like a backyard fix but if you think about it, it takes variables out of the equation, like bad threads making you think it is tight when it is loose. Fully assembled with the wheel on but still jacked up you will feel just a hair of play if you grab the tire strong top and bottom and try to rock it. You will barely feel slight play rocking top to bottom
        If you want to verify, set up a magnetic dial indicator, this method will get you consistent .003 bearing load. Hope this helps.
        When buying seals, Trailer companies all sell trailer seals that work, I use National seals, they are made better and last longer but cost 2 to 3 times more and help keep water out. If you change seals every year this upgrade may be a waste of money.

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