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Here in So Cal, Irwindale, they quoted me 575 for a claen and re pack of 2 axle 5200 pound. I do my own. one at a time.

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hey you know what? I just wanted a few thoughts not a full out Donnybrook! I appreciate the people with hands on knowledge and their input. Interesting post about containers. I think I will invest in a floor jack and do it myself. Last time I went cross country and back and the down south without issues so I musta dun good!Would be nice to know bearing sizes before hand just in case I need replacement.

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Found someone that will do it for $200 plus seals. He maintains a fleet of vehicles (ambulances, medical pickup business) and does cashies. He just did bearings on 3 snow mobile trailers so he knows the drill.

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Just paid 100 bucks a wheel to have mine done. To me it's worth it even though I COULD do it myself I DON'T WANT TO DO IT MYSELF. They checked the brake pads and current going to the magnets and made sure they were operating properly. Well worth the money I paid I feel.

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It seems the OP found someone to do his bearing service at a good price.

To ken56 above, that is a bit overpriced, IMO! However, if you don't want to do it, and the person doing it has a great reputation for quality work, it is worth it to you.

I use going to the dentist, as a comparison, for paying too much for a service done. Just a filling can be $500, and a crown easily 1K+, for just an hours work! So, who isn't happy, after getting a tooth repaired?? I have never said "I wished I wouldn't have gotten that tooth fixed".

Hope no dentists on these forums, but just giving my tip for justification, for maybe spending too much! [emoticon]

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ken56 wrote:

Just paid 100 bucks a wheel to have mine done. To me it's worth it even though I COULD do it myself I DON'T WANT TO DO IT MYSELF. They checked the brake pads and current going to the magnets and made sure they were operating properly. Well worth the money I paid I feel.

Good for you. And thank you for this insightful post in a dead thread.
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MFL wrote:

It seems the OP found someone to do his bearing service at a good price.

To ken56 above, that is a bit overpriced, IMO! However, if you don't want to do it, and the person doing it has a great reputation for quality work, it is worth it to you.

I use going to the dentist, as a comparison, for paying too much for a service done. Just a filling can be $500, and a crown easily 1K+, for just an hours work! So, who isn't happy, after getting a tooth repaired?? I have never said "I wished I wouldn't have gotten that tooth fixed".

Hope no dentists on these forums, but just giving my tip for justification, for maybe spending too much! [emoticon]



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Well, this has been fun......I've packed my bearings all my RV life and during the time I worked at my dad's RV shop. I think it takes about 45 minutes to an hour a hub to:
1. Jack it up and place safety stands
2. Remove wheel, hub, bearings and clean.
3. Grease and reassemble w/new seals
4. Adjust play and remove jack and stands.

I'd say it's a 1/2 day job. I've alwasy had a place to do this type work, so I can. Not everyone has this option so, to find someone you trust to do a good job that charges a c-note per wheel doesn't really seem that out of line.


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