Lifting a Pig: All at once or one side at a time? It’s bearing time

[Javajoe]

So…wife decided that she would like me to check all the bearings, hubs and brakes on my Magic Boat Trailer instead of paying 600.00 plus parts to someone. Boat is pretty heavy as you know and it’s a triple axle.
My question is…
Do I lift the whole trailer up so I can check everything at once so I can make a parts run? If so, how? Afraid to dump the boat in the water then run into an issue or can’t get a part.
How do you guys do it? I have no experience with boat trailers. I can do the work, just want to start off on the right foot. I have an RV garage in Havasu to do the work in. I’ve never done bearings, drums or axles but hey, I’ve done brakes lol.

 

[rvir4us]

Spend the 600$ and be done right with less headache and piece of mind..

 

[oldman]

So…wife decided that she would like me to check all the bearings, hubs and brakes on my Magic Boat Trailer instead of paying 600.00 plus parts to someone. Boat is pretty heavy as you know and it’s a triple axle.
My question is…
Do I lift the whole trailer up so I can check everything at once so I can make a parts run? If so, how? Afraid to dump the boat in the water then run into an issue or can’t get a part.
How do you guys do it? I have no experience with boat trailers. I can do the work, just want to start off on the right foot. I have an RV garage in Havasu to do the work in. I’ve never done bearings, drums or axles but hey, I’ve done brakes lol.

floor jacks and jack stands, lift it all and tear into it, or pay the $600, cause you time is worth something RIGHT??

 

[Havasu blue label]

Just pay the money and have the wife make the meals for the weekend

 

[Backlash]

Order enough parts to replace all bearings and seals for three axles. Jack up one side of the trailer and do those three. Finish up then do the other side. Whatever you don't use, save it and keep them for later on down the road. Once you do them, you'll see how easy it is, then you'll say "Man, I'm glad I saved that $600!" You'll also pick up brownie points with the little lady and you'll look like a Rockstar!

 

[Javajoe]

Just pay the money and have the wife make the meals for the weekend

She already makes all the meals for the weekend lol. She actually does like 90% of everything all the time. I’m blessed

 

[olduner]

It's not that easy if you haven't done it in a while, plan for a day at least, and have all the tools you'll need.

 

[Javajoe]

It's not that easy if you haven't done it in a while, plan for a day at least, and have all the tools you'll need.

Never done it so I got that going for me 🫣

 

[olduner]

Yikes! re read 1st post, triple axle I'm out.