Loc Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 So heres the deal. I just put on a used Lonestar +4 Swinger. I decided that it would be a good idea to replace the axle bearing why I have it torn down. So do some research and from what I can tell the stock bearings are what I need. So I buy them, go home and tear out he old bearing and find this. So where can I get these bearings at? Are they worth a shit or should a get a new carrier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coupelx Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 take it down to central parts there in columbus. he can get you the bearings and seals you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loc Posted June 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 I will be at central parts in the morning then. Do they have them on hand or is it something I have to order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coupelx Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 I will be at central parts in the morning then. Do they have them on hand or is it something I have to order. they have alot of stuff in stock. they may have them. you can also try precision industries on 3rd ave just south of the highway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loc Posted June 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Is there supposed to be any side to side play with the tapered bearing. When I put the bearing in then put the oil seal in I can still move the bearing in and out. Does this go away when I tighten it all up or is something still wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheesandrider Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 (edited) Is there supposed to be any side to side play with the tapered bearing. When I put the bearing in then put the oil seal in I can still move the bearing in and out. Does this go away when I tighten it all up or is something still wrong. Yes it goes away when you properly tighten the nuts, but you don't want to tighten it the way the service manual says. You have to adjust the preload on tapered bearings and the stock method will put WAY TOO MUCH preload on them. FYI, tapered bearings are alot more durable than the stock setup- when I was running the stock setup I was replacing my bearings every 12 -18 months. Since I went to the tapered setup, I have not replaced them in 10 years. I just give them a shot of grease after washing the bike and occasionally adjust them. Plus I can get bearings at NAPA because older Dodge 3/4 ton 4X4s use the same bearing. Edited June 3, 2011 by bansheesandrider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheesrtoys Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 u don't happen to know the number for the bearing or race do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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