409Banshee Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Does anyone use needle bearings or some type of bearings for their A Arms where they bolt on to the frame? When I took mine off, it was just a bolt holding it on, no sleeve or bearings present. (now I know why I had so much play in them... bought machine used... Denton +3+1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruko Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 They should have a plastic or bronze bushing in the ends... and yes you can get needle bearings to replace the bushings. Pivit Works makes some but they are very expensive. Easier and way cheaper to just replace the bushings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnduner Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 i just did mine yesterday. removed the bolt tehn there should be caps on both ends of the a arm with rubber seals then there is a steel tube all the way through insinde the bushings on either end. i bought delrin bushings off ebay and wizzwheeled the rust off the tubes. spread a little grease on the tube slide it in and assemble. ive seen teh needle bearings and i thought that i read you need to minfy something to use them they arent direct fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbanshee8 Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 I run the needle bearings in my a-arms, and they work great, but then are fairly expensive. They cost about $200, for the bearings for all 4 arms. I used a vise to push mine in, and they went in fairly easy. No grinding or other mods, to get them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djackbanshee Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 i use some pvc hose , its the exact same diameter as the stock bushings and are very very cheap like couple of cents for a foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILO Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 I run the needle bearings in my a-arms, and they work great, but then are fairly expensive. They cost about $200, for the bearings for all 4 arms. I used a vise to push mine in, and they went in fairly easy. No grinding or other mods, to get them in. 512691[/snapback] you definitely want to press them in and not hammer,even tap them in. i do all my bushings/bearings with the vice. the key to longevity is keeping them lubed up really well. especially if you ride in really wet conditions or cross creeks often. i grease mine up before every major ride and they hold up pretty well. grease is a lot cheaper than new bearings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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