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06-06-2010, 09:52 PM
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To me, if the bearing spun, it would have left bigger gouges on both surfaces, but I don't see that, but I may be wrong.
Should i run with these spindles, and should i check to see if there is slight interference if i fit the bearing over the spindle?
Guys, thanks for the discusion, with the info i just provided, what is the verdict? new hubs and bearings and run with the spindles, or replace the spindles.
Again, thanks for the feedback
06-06-2010, 10:13 PM
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I agree, I dont think they spun.
Could you replace just the spindles? isn't it part of the axle?If you can get a good deal on bearings,replace them and use good quality marine grease and give it a shot. use a bearing packer,it does a much better job than packing by hand. And faster too. reinspect after your trip.
Could you replace just the spindles? isn't it part of the axle?If you can get a good deal on bearings,replace them and use good quality marine grease and give it a shot. use a bearing packer,it does a much better job than packing by hand. And faster too. reinspect after your trip.
06-06-2010, 10:24 PM
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I agree, I dont think they spun.
Could you replace just the spindles? isn't it part of the axle?If you can get a good deal on bearings,replace them and use good quality marine grease and give it a shot. use a bearing packer,it does a much better job than packing by hand. And faster too. reinspect after your trip.
Could you replace just the spindles? isn't it part of the axle?If you can get a good deal on bearings,replace them and use good quality marine grease and give it a shot. use a bearing packer,it does a much better job than packing by hand. And faster too. reinspect after your trip.
Yes, will pack those bearing well and recheck after my trip. Trip not long, just 80 miles through some hills one-way will recheck after coming back.
Actually looking into the complete hub assy though etrailer mainly because cannont find a darn lip on the small race to get a sold bead on for my drift to pound out the race so i may just get the entire kit- price is complete $47.00 for 6 lug 5.5..still doing research.
Guys, thanks!
06-07-2010, 07:18 AM
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NO WAY you spun them. The axles are fine no doubt about that. The new hubs are nice because they you have all new and they come pre-assembled and you just pack the bearings. Makes for quick work. When you fill with those types of axles just fill the things real slow of you can push out your back seal. Just keep an eye on that back seal when you fill the thing up. On mine with that same set up I lock tighted in my back seal.
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