Hey guys. I’m going on a 650 mile trip and bringing one of my trailers. This trailer is a tandem axle 16 foot utility trailer. It was used when I bought it 2 years ago and I never serviced it mainly because it has just been sitting. Well now I’m going to use it so I went out earlier to re pack the wheel bearings since I don’t know when, if ever, was the last time that was done. All 4 bearing buddies are stuck on. Tried tapping with a mallet- which turned into banging with a mallet lol. Took a pick and scored the surface where the mate to the hub. Tried penetrating oil. Tried putting a 50mm socket over it and wiggling/walking it off. Tried heating the hub with a heat gun. Nothing.

Any advice? I’m leaving tomorrow. I could take the 24 footer if I had to but rather take this 16 since it’s smaller.

Thanks.

I use Blaster too. I will try the chisel. If I had spare hubs I would just beat the snot out of it but I’m trying to not ruin anything.

Thanks for the advice guys. I’m not a fan of them either- my 24’ which I bought new just has dust covers because I re pack those bearings each year. I think if you’re maintaining them regularly then the buddies are not necessary. I didn’t end up getting them off the 16’ so I have the 24’ on the back of the truck right now. When I get home I’m going to beat those buddies with a mini sledge.