Dexter E-Z Lube Drums Worth It?

[Going Coastal]

I have one of my rear drums not spinning freely.  I called around to our local Napa and O'Reillys and both said they don't turn drums anymore.

If I replace my drum(s), is it worth it to purchase the Dexter E-Z Lubes?  I'm guessing the center piece that you grease, sticks out more than a standard drum.  Will these drums work with my 2017 rims or will I need to change my centercaps?

Looking at:

Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 10" Diameter - 6 on 5-1/2 Dexter Trailer Hubs and Drums 84656UC3-EZ (etrailer.com)

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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 6 on 5-1/2 Dexter Trailer Hubs and Drums 84656UC3 (etrailer.com)

 

 

Also going to get rid of my Never-Adjust and switch all 4 to Manual Adjust Brakes per a previous post by John Davies.

Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs Dexter Trailer Brakes 23-26-27 (etrailer.com)

 

 

 

[topgun2]

GC - 

Remember that the EZ Lubes do not really free you from bearing maintenance.  I'm not aware of that many (if any) owners that have made this switch.  I'd send a PM to Jason in Service and see if he has any experience with this.

Bill

[ScubaRx]

I don’t think that would be what you want to do. Like Bill said, it doesn’t free you from bearing maintenance. The EZ Lube system is really only useful in situations where the axles are completely submerged in water—often. Like a boat trailer. 

[Going Coastal]

Thank you Bill and Steve!!! I thought wth EZ Lube you just squirt more grease in, push out the old...didn't realize you still had to repack them.  Will keep what I have.

Thanks again!!!

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

It might be worth a little time to check out their Oil Bath bearings and hubs.  I had them on my EZ Loader boat trailer, and I liked them a LOT!