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//heartlandowners.org/images/icons/icon1.gif Never lube bearings vs. standard bearings and MorRyde IS & disc brakes
Because of some of stories here regarding spring issues (quite a few actually, considering there was a "courtesy examination" at the rally) I am considering the MorRyde stuff.
I am going to Elkhart tomorrow to pick up our 3010 Cyclone. This trailer comes with 7K axles.
I am considering the MR IS and disc brakes while I am out there.
Talking with the MR sales rep he thinks the never lube is not a good option with the heavier trailers.
Any experience with this?
I like the idea of minimal maintenance, but my former career was that of a new car technician, so the maintenance is certainly something I am capable of.
Another thought is the Never lube hubs and brakes are Dexter products and use Dexter brake pads.
The standard hubs are Kodiak items and use standard GM brake pads.
I am also considering changing to the 8K IS, but this will depend on how the trailer weighs out when I get there and load it up a bit.
Seems as though most folks on this site are "surprised" when they actually weigh their Cyclones.
I realize that I am not increasing the GVW of the trailer, but I do expect it to be at or near the 14K GVW it is rated at. The 8K would be a little comfort zone increase (and a $700 non-comfort increase).
Thoughts?
Opinions?
Because of some of stories here regarding spring issues (quite a few actually, considering there was a "courtesy examination" at the rally) I am considering the MorRyde stuff.
I am going to Elkhart tomorrow to pick up our 3010 Cyclone. This trailer comes with 7K axles.
I am considering the MR IS and disc brakes while I am out there.
Talking with the MR sales rep he thinks the never lube is not a good option with the heavier trailers.
Any experience with this?
I like the idea of minimal maintenance, but my former career was that of a new car technician, so the maintenance is certainly something I am capable of.
Another thought is the Never lube hubs and brakes are Dexter products and use Dexter brake pads.
The standard hubs are Kodiak items and use standard GM brake pads.
I am also considering changing to the 8K IS, but this will depend on how the trailer weighs out when I get there and load it up a bit.
Seems as though most folks on this site are "surprised" when they actually weigh their Cyclones.
I realize that I am not increasing the GVW of the trailer, but I do expect it to be at or near the 14K GVW it is rated at. The 8K would be a little comfort zone increase (and a $700 non-comfort increase).
Thoughts?
Opinions?
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