real time help, rear axle rebuild

[Cruiser804]

Ok, I ASSumed when I bought OEM locker front and rear axle retro kit I would get the rear bearing and races. And like a dumb a@# I didn't check before I took everything apart.

So my question is, can I reuse the races and bearings even though I have already driven the races from the hubs. And I am not sure which side the below to now?

I am thinking I shoudl just get the bearings and races.

 

[RavenTai]

the bigger ones go inboard

 

[Cruiser804]

I don't know what side the bearings and races came from or which bearings and races go together. Is that an issue?

 

[Grench]

Your odds of having marred the races getting them out is relatively high I would think, even if it isn't visible. Buy new ones or count on doing the job again in 3 years. IMHO YMMV.

 

[cruiserdan]

It is not a good idea to mix used bearings and races. If you can mate them you would be better off. I would not want to re-use races once they were driven out.

 

[tcb]

I believe that Autozone stocks the Timkin brand bearings.... or maybe it's the Koyo's... point being, you should be able to source bearings locally.

 

[Cruiserdrew]

TCB is right on the money, assuming you are talking about the wheel bearings. Autozone has Timkin bearings CHEAP. I seem to remember that each wheel worth of bearings is $18, so $36 for 1 axle. They are the exact same bearings that came as OEM new on later 80 series trucks. The local AutoZone usually has them in stock. No way I would reuse bearings pounded out of the hub. You want to do this job right with no screw ups.

You can also get the Japanese Koyos from Cruiserdan if you prefer. As I remember they are a bit more than the Timkins at the Zone. BTW-I hate AutoZone and all similar stores. But, on a Sunday afternoon, they can get you these bearings instantly when you are in need.

 

[Cruiser804]

Thanks guys. I'll check AZ. I am so pissed at myself. I meant to get everything out and do a inventory but ran short on time.

 

[cruiserdan]

Do not ask for rear bearings, ask for front ones.

The aftermarket listings may not be accurate and you could end up with SFA bearings. The FFA rear and the front bearings are identical.

 

[IdahoDoug]

*Sigh* What a bummer your truck's rear bearings will no longer bear the legend "Koyo High Capacity", eh? Who knows what you'll be getting after all that work if they're not Koyo's finest? (heh - OCD bait).....

DougM

 

[Cruiser804]

*Sigh* What a bummer your truck's rear bearings will no longer bear the legend "Koyo High Capacity", eh? Who knows what you'll be getting after all that work if they're not Koyo's finest? (heh - OCD bait).....

DougM

Dude, I was almost over this!

Yeah, they didn't have the inners, I ordered them, now I am thinking I should just call CDan and order the Koyo's. But mine were Timken's and I already have the races installed.

So, since, like a dumb a I already installed the inner oil seals also if I do order them Koyos from Dan I will have rebuilt the rear hubs like 2.25 times on this project.

BTW, I didn't pay close attention to the way the out oil seals go in. Looks like there is a tiny spring wrapped around one side. Does this go inward or outward? Are they same on both sides of the axle?


AZ had Federal Mogul. They listed the bears for FFA and the outers looked correct.