Are front spindle bearings now available to replace the bushings?
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From my reasonably connected sources, yes.
The later 105-series spindle bushing/roller bearing combo is available and will fit a older style spindle. That said, I do not know the part number.
Dan would know.
-o-
From my reasonably connected sources, yes.
The later 105-series spindle bushing/roller bearing combo is available and will fit a older style spindle. That said, I do not know the part number.
Dan would know.
-o-
Are you saying that the 105 roller bearing/bushing combo is available separate from the whole spindle assembly? It was my understanding that you had to buy the whole unit (spindle included) to get the newer style bushing/needle bearings. But that was last summer when I was reading about it.
watching with interest as I believe I have 2 sets of the prescribed needle bearings and short bushing that accompanies it ..but have not tried them as I didn't want to be the first guy to watch one of my front wheels accelarate away from the vehicle with a brokem spindle attached...no guts ... so no glory!!
Yes, but I don't know specifics. It was easier for me to buy 2 new spindles.
bought them from a dealer ... couple of years ago. The gentleman who suggested them was very well regarded for his cruiser knowledge ... which I certainly lack.. I think I already posted the parts numbers here somewhere in an old thread you joined in.....
...here is part of one of my old messages ...
The pieces I have are..
"Japan KOYO BTM 344017A" in a bag with a Toyota sticker with "quantity 1" on it .. this is the needle bearing cage ..1.68" OD .665 depth (eg wide) and appears the same ID as the bushing ID dimension (below)
and the short bronze bushing in a small bubble pack with a Toyota sticker on it and the numbers 4128; .320" depth, 2.17 major diameter (OD) and 1.68 minor OD and 1.4 ID
I am measuring them through the baggy's and trying to round that error out (I know... piss poor approach!)
Matt ... it looks like I got the parts you have measured out if you factor my bad measuring technique ... which means??...
I don't know what that means......
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Cruiserdrew
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Kernel-The only reason to replace a spindle is if it is worn out. Usually the inner bearing race spins, wears a groove and makes it difficult to continue to adjust the wheel bearings. The brass bushing can wear, but if your truck is that badly neglected, you probably have a lot of other problems to fix as well.
Remember spindles are a totally normal wear item, so when they go bad, pony up the coins for new ones. The bushing usually isn't the part that wears, so while it's cool this part is available, I don't really understand what all the fuss is about.
I wish the rear axle had a replaceable spindle.
Remember spindles are a totally normal wear item, so when they go bad, pony up the coins for new ones. The bushing usually isn't the part that wears, so while it's cool this part is available, I don't really understand what all the fuss is about.
I wish the rear axle had a replaceable spindle.
As far as the US catalog is concerned the 80 spindle superceeds to a new number that has the needle bearing in it. The US catalog does not list replacement sub components for the superceeded spindle.
That being said, the 100 series steering knuckles use a bushing/needle bearing combination that is the same stuff that is used in the new 80 spindle. In addition these new pieces can be retro-fitted into an early 80 spindle that has the solid bushing.
I believe that John Hocker is the one who determined that they can be retro-fitted into the old spindles.
In most all cases spindles are worn out on the outside long before there is a bushing problem.
D-
That being said, the 100 series steering knuckles use a bushing/needle bearing combination that is the same stuff that is used in the new 80 spindle. In addition these new pieces can be retro-fitted into an early 80 spindle that has the solid bushing.
I believe that John Hocker is the one who determined that they can be retro-fitted into the old spindles.
In most all cases spindles are worn out on the outside long before there is a bushing problem.
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Cruiserdrew: That may be the case (worn spindle). No fuss, more curious if anyone had done the swap yet. This will be my first front axle job, so just reading everything I can to be ready, and ran across the previous posts about the newer style spindle bearings.
Thx
Thx
Cruiserdrew
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So what you're saying is that rear spindles are available and they cost $1158.36 for a pair.
'Zakery
I ordered a new style spindle from Onur on Monday. My old one was trashed. Will try to document it if I get to it this weekend. Be very afraid.
Yes, about 2 years ago now. I really cannot notice a difference when driving--I mean it does what it is supposed to do. Now, the real difference is when I go in to pack bearings and do birf jobs.
I've noticed a bit tighter preload on the hub really allows the bearings to seat better in the hub as well as almost little to no defined wear areas on the spindle.
These spindles have worn in real good and area clean as can be--I took some recent pics of my second birf job since installing these spindles and they looked perfect--they are posted near the end of the "birf job FAQ".
RE: grease: I used wheel bearing grease on the inside of the spindle where the roller bearings reside and all inside of tube that is the spindle.
Hope this helps.
I have the old style bushing and would rather get the roller bearing replacement without buying the whole spindle assembly. I want to make sure I am reading this thread correctly, can one of the parts gods please give me some assurance here? Does the 100 series (not sure what a 105 series is) spindle bearing work without modification in the 80 series spindle? My 80 is in pieces at the shop and I am doing the research on this for them. Some definitive answers would be helpful for me and others.
Thanks in advance!
Barrett
Thanks in advance!
Barrett
The early 80 Series spindle with the solid bushing can be retro-fitted with the 90381-35001 thrust bushing and the 90364-33011 needle bearing provided the spindle is in otherwise serviceable condition.
