Another day here in S. The shop got the nut off the rear wheel using a huge air gun and then a chisel. Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, the axle was serviceable. So the hunt for a new one was launched. Brian, the owner of Susanville Towing knew a guy. After much measuring and conversation Alan said that he had one. Randa and I are driving almost to Reno tomorrow to pick it up. We are getting an axle with conventional bearings so they can be checked yearly. The trailer came with Never Lube sealed bearings. Never lube? Right ! That is why we had the problem.This is the Dexter Never Lube bearing that failed ..
Then, as added fun, the truck started to leak anti-freeze. So after some hunting, I found a diesel shop that had time to replace it today. I guess it was good timing as we were going nowhere today anyway.
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