Lingerfelter6
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Despite using Fast Eddy sealed bearings, I realised regular servicing is still required.
Rear wheel hub outer bearings.
Rear wheel hub outer bearings.
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I found the same thing on the weekend, when I went to replace a suspension arm. Inner and outer in the hubs were gritty. Going to have to take a close look at all installed bearings now, after recent wet and muddy runs.Despite using Fast Eddy sealed bearings, I realised regular servicing is still required.
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Rear wheel hub outer bearings.
I found the same thing on the weekend, when I went to replace a suspension arm. Inner and outer in the hubs were gritty. Going to have to take a close look at all installed bearings now, after recent wet and muddy runs.
Yup, it would be best to look into it. i have been bashing in areas with fine sand as well as grassI should check mine as well. Did some snow bashing over the winter.
It's actually because of the rear stub axle that the inner hub bearing gets like that. https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/bearings-mayhem.5415/The inner bearing was gritty while the outer one had a bit of resistance when turning the inner race. Looks like these bearings don't completely seal out dirt.
Interesting. I have to see if the front inner bearings exhibit the same behavior. Running CVDs in the rear would be a possible solution. Thanks for the tip!It's actually because of the rear stub axle that the inner hub bearing gets like that. https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/bearings-mayhem.5415/
I've been running the same set of Jim's Bearings since last December and no gritty bearings. The stock bearings were trashed within the first month. You should have seen what happened to my rear diff.Interesting. I have to see if the front inner bearings exhibit the same behavior. Running CVDs in the rear would be a possible solution. Thanks for the tip!
whoa... that's nasty man.I've been running the same set of Jim's Bearings since last December and no gritty bearings. The stock bearings were trashed within the first month.
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No, they use the same rubber seals as the normal bearings. I would not waste the money on ceramic ones.So what are some good bearing that will last for a while? Are those fast eddy bearings ceramics worth the price? they are like 70$ a set.
I use an exacto knife. https://excelblades.com/products/k1...eR7Pq7vJ_cW0NwdO7W7Zhpso25NNIPxxoCYyYQAvD_BwEWithin 6 packs, the bearings in both differentials on my new BRCC seized and then proceeded to melt (and destroy) the diff yokes with heat from the friction. I'm hoping the fast eddy's last a little longer and cause less damage.
How are you pulling out the rubber seals on the bearings? I just want to make sure that I don't damage it when I try with the new ones I'm putting in now. (thanks in advance)
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