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redlava · Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 11:51 am Post subject: Wheel bearings

I went auto crossing for the first time last weekend. Now my front wheel bearings are loose. The wheel bearings were recently replaced with the cheapest thing available at the time. This time i want a quality product. Who makes the best bearings for our cars? Timken, skf? Another brand?

MrMike98 · Member Joined: 18 May 2010 Posts: 231 Location: Bremerton

USA all the way Timken imho.....

and make sure u adjust for "0" zero preload with .001-.003" freeplay acceptable...

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redlava · Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 3:56 pm Post subject:

Well autozone had made in usa timkens, problem solved. I thought they closed there usa manufacturing plants. Now for the hard part removal and installation with the hammer and punch. Sad

DBL_TKE · Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:32 am Post subject:

hammer and punch?? what the heck are you doing? Just do it the right way.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:56 am Post subject:

Hammer and punch to remove the races IS the right way.

redlava · Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:08 pm Post subject:

Just for clarification the new race can be installed using the old race as a buffer between your hammer and the new race. Line it up each time, checking the alignment and tap it in. Use a 3lb hammer on its side the load the race more evenly.

chevymad · Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:40 pm Post subject:

And yet I've worked in a shop for 20 years now and have used nothing but a hammer and punch. My 87 has over 300k miles, is using the original bearings but the new races that came in the Chinese rotors.

Looseness does not mean worn or shot bearings either. An inspection of the bearing would show if they were reusable. I haven't seen yours, so I leave that decision to you.

DBL_TKE · Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 11:44 pm Post subject:

i always use a hydraulic press for the races.

blue89 · Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:06 pm Post subject: