Trailer Jack Wheel with Bearings?

[chuckmac19]

Has anyone seen a trailer jack with with ball bearings? My jack wheel sucks. I need to kick it to turn - even when the jet skis are off the trailer! Mine is the detachable type with the pin to hold it in place.

 

[Dr Honda]

Take the wheel off, and clean the thrust bearing. My ski trailer was the same way. Once it was cleaned and greased... it was fine.

 

[chuckmac19]

Take the wheel off, and clean the thrust bearing. My ski trailer was the same way. Once it was cleaned and greased... it was fine.

Thanks for the response. How do you clean it and what kind of grease do you recommend? Here's the wheel I bought: http://www.amazon.com/Reese-500245-...+500245+Bulldog+Removable+Trailer+Jack+Caster

 

[Dr Honda]

Actually... on that one... there is a thin nylon washer, as the thrust washer. It can be replaced with a hardware store ball washer.

With that said... I have the SAME one on my utility trailer. I just spray some chain lube into it ever couple months... and it's smooth as silk. (I like Maxxum chain wax)

 

[RFoster130]

Buy a fulton F2 jack and it will be the last one you ever buy. I have a thread with the info and pics. Its been on the trailer 2 seasons now, its awesome. Wish i had bought it sooner.

http://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?38553-New-Jack-opinions&highlight=fulton

 

[chuckmac19]

Thanks for the tip!

Buy a fulton F2 jack and it will be the last one you ever buy. I have a thread with the info and pics. Its been on the trailer 2 seasons now, its awesome. Wish i had bought it sooner.

http://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?38553-New-Jack-opinions&highlight=fulton

 

[YouCanDooIt]

Buy a fulton F2 jack and it will be the last one you ever buy. I have a thread with the info and pics. Its been on the trailer 2 seasons now, its awesome. Wish i had bought it sooner.

http://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?38553-New-Jack-opinions&highlight=fulton

There is one of these setting at my local seadoo dealer, I have almost bought it two or three times for my double. I have heard other good things about them as well, not to mention they look sweet lol. I think I may have to snatch it up next time I go in there, only issue I have is they cost over half of what I paid for my trailer :lols: I am planning on doing a resto on the trailer this winter so I think that jack is def. in store for it..

 

[chuckmac19]

Thanks. I'll check it out. I put some chain lube on my nylon thrust bearing that was suggested. I haven't tried it out since. If it still doesn't turn well, I'll check out the Fulton. Thanks again.

There is one of these setting at my local seadoo dealer, I have almost bought it two or three times for my double. I have heard other good things about them as well, not to mention they look sweet lol. I think I may have to snatch it up next time I go in there, only issue I have is they cost over half of what I paid for my trailer :lols: I am planning on doing a resto on the trailer this winter so I think that jack is def. in store for it..