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Old May 22, 2018 | 12:50 PM
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I use Moly based bearing lube, been using it for decades without issues. Not always this particular brand, but have used it as well. https://www.autozone.com/greases-and...ease/54187_0_0

I prefer moly because even if the "grease" runs out, the moly itself protects. Moly is one of the best lubricants you can find, but because it is the best lubricant, it needs a substrate to hold it in place. Have never had a bearing issue, or any other issues when using Moly based lubes.
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Old May 22, 2018 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by dannofx4
I use axle grease...I also own 5 trailers.
If you do your due diligence and service the axles and tires regularly based on usage you should never have the need for a thermometer.

Bearing buddies make greasing axle bearings pretty easy.
i have the safe t lube feature but don’t use them, I really don’t want to risk accidentally blowing a seal and messing up my brakes.
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Old May 22, 2018 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by dannofx4
I use axle grease...I also own 5 trailers.
If you do your due diligence and service the axles and tires regularly based on usage you should never have the need for a thermometer.

Bearing buddies make greasing axle bearings pretty easy.
Your kinda right, But I always use it for just an extra measure of security when checking tire temps/axles because it's just part of my due diligence.
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Old May 22, 2018 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Dembruski


i have the safe t lube feature but don’t use them, I really don’t want to risk accidentally blowing a seal and messing up my brakes.
I do too, slow and easy, don't use a powered grease pump, don't try this in the winter time, wheel off ground and rotate as you use a manual hand pump. Everybody has there preference and that's ok!
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Old May 22, 2018 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by acdii
I use Moly based bearing lube, been using it for decades without issues. Not always this particular brand, but have used it as well. https://www.autozone.com/greases-and...ease/54187_0_0

I prefer moly because even if the "grease" runs out, the moly itself protects. Moly is one of the best lubricants you can find, but because it is the best lubricant, it needs a substrate to hold it in place. Have never had a bearing issue, or any other issues when using Moly based lubes.
Actually molybdenum disulfide is not a base, but an additive that is mixed in with the base.

http://www.machinerylubrication.com/.../grease-basics
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Old May 22, 2018 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by E. Manuel
Actually molybdenum disulfide is not a base, but an additive that is mixed in with the base.

http://www.machinerylubrication.com/.../grease-basics
I know that. I think you misinterpreted what I said. It needs a substrate. What I meant by moly based lube is that the main ingredient that makes it better is the Moly. Moly is a powder, and the base, which in most cases is lithium, suspends it, but the moly itself is what does the most work. If you did a search for moly based lube, you will find all you want, it's just a term, but yes, it isn't the "base" lubricant.

I used to be able to get a product called Moly Black Gold. Man that was some good stuff. Moly was just a minor ingredient, the main ingredient was something called QX that was a very slick substance that can get absorbed by metal and draw Moly in with it. I had some left over and used a bit in an air compressor and after thousands of hours of use, the parts inside still looked like new. When the engine got hot, the QX would sweat out providing extra lubrication with the moly, then as it cooled would get absorbed back in. Really good stuff, wish I could still get some.
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