Wheel bearings

[orthopraxist]

Will be picking up our new baby on Monday. It has sat in a barn for 5yrs. We are 2 hours away. Should I look for a shop nearby to get the bearings packed before making the drive home? TIA.
John
'64 Overlander(for sale)
'59 Overlander
Getting '99 Excella

[n2916s]

I probably would. Cheap insurance...

[Lumatic]

Of course repacking the bearings is best practice, but, if you take the bearing cap off and look and also spin the wheel you will get a pretty good idea of the condition of the bearings.

[65CV]

No matter what, a great recommendation from Colin Hyde:

Get a cheap infrared thermometer (only about $30 at Harbor Freight) and keep an eye on the bearing temperature at frequent stops.

Is the '59 Overlander the new one?

John

[orthopraxist]

New one is a '99. Thanks. Needing to sell my redone '64.