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With 4 wheels, you will be pumping the grease gun hundreds of times to purge the old grease out of the bearing. If you have carpal tunnel or weak hands, the pistol style will cause hand cramping.

If you can have a helper slowly turn the wheel while you pump, I highly recommend a lever gun that can be placed on a firm surface and displaces the pumping energy over your entire arm and upper body. Per the manufacturer, the lever style also displaces more grease per stroke, reducing your effort. I have used the Lock n Lube lever model with great success, the locking zerk fitting makes a big difference.

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Standard pistol style

or lever pump style...

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Last edited by Chuck 1510
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Some good ideas here.

I've been told that when using the Dexter style system, the grease can just take the path of least resistance and bypass some parts of the bearing that may have a more waxy buildup; that the best practice is to pull the wheels and pack the bearings by hand, to make sure the new grease squeezes out all around. Any opinions/experience with this?

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