1hd-t big end bearings, where to buy

[roscoFJ73]

Who is that Dumdunce guy? can't find a member called "Dumdunce"...

I think its "dumbdunce" and he is on Outer limits.

 

[girraffe]

OK I contacted the ACL distribution people. So what I did was call one of the local distribution centers from the website and they told me they are a DISTRIBUTION center and they only sell to vendors. Sooo... I asked them for a vendor and they kindly referred me to one. My bearings are now on the way!!!

 

[83bj60]

? $?

 

[girraffe]

the price on the acl website was around 35$ if i remember. ill post the final price when they get here and i have the order in front of me.

 

[stusic]

Sorry to dig up such an old thread, but as I'm looking to repalce the BEB on my 1HDT, I couldn't find many newer threads. So what's the consensus on where to buy? I've mostly seen ACL, but saw a couple suggestions for other manufacturers.

So 11 years later, what's the newer consensus on where to buy the BEB bearings? Still ACL? I was going to get these: (ACL Duraglide Rod Bearings - 1HDT, 1HZ, 1HDFT (Std.)), but wanted some confirmation before I buy...

Thanks fellas!

 

[1HaytchZed]

Last I heard the jury was still out about which is superior, OEM or ACL or another... so I went with OEM Toyota and to my surprise the originals were in amazing shape at ~160k KMs.
I have more confidence in Toyota engineers.

 

[roscoFJ73]

but wanted some confirmation before I buy...

There has never been absolute proof of what causes the problem in the first place. Is the bearing surface too soft? Or fuel injectors poorly positioned? Vibrations in the crankshaft?
Australian dealers secretly began using ACL bearings on warranty claims because of the belief the surfaces were harder.

I dont think the brand of bearing will matter all that much as you really need to inspect them every 100000

 

[Greg_B]

Interesting thread from beginning to end on possible ideas, clarifications and discussion around the BEB's: ACL rod bearings after 150k kms.

I though it was lead/copper composition of the ACL (softer) as opposed to the OEM aluminum/tin (harder)? Post #47.

The compilation thread which has all these and more is here.

hth's
gb