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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Mueller bearing install and 5 lug conversion

Posted by: Leo Imperial Nov 17 2005, 01:48 PM

So I won these parts at the WWC05'. I didn't even know at first what they were, but it didn't take long for the flock to move in and start making offers. Well I decided to do some research and I started collecting parts.

The front end has all been removed including the steering assembly. Turbo tierods will be part of the rebuild. The current swaybar is a 22mm adjustable upfront and will remain. I am keeping the stock 18mm torsion bars and a-arms. Everything else is being refreshed or replaced.

When the front is done the rear will be converted to 5 lug and a rear swaybar will be installed. Also if they can be obtained a set of Mueller bearings.

So here is the first set of pictures and questions fo Mike.

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Posted by: Leo Imperial Nov 17 2005, 01:51 PM

So here is the test fit in pictures.

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Posted by: Leo Imperial Nov 17 2005, 01:52 PM

Perfect fit!

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Posted by: Leo Imperial Nov 17 2005, 01:53 PM

I mean this is a perfect fit.

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Posted by: Leo Imperial Nov 17 2005, 01:54 PM

Washer

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Posted by: Leo Imperial Nov 17 2005, 01:55 PM

Roller

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Posted by: Leo Imperial Nov 17 2005, 01:55 PM

Washer

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Posted by: Leo Imperial Nov 17 2005, 01:57 PM

The bearing

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Posted by: Leo Imperial Nov 17 2005, 01:57 PM

O-ring

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Posted by: Leo Imperial Nov 17 2005, 01:58 PM

And the front mount.

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Posted by: Leo Imperial Nov 17 2005, 02:00 PM

Now to grease it all and do the actuall install.
Any advise from the peanut gallery. Mike is this looking like the correct approach?
BTW - everything fits perfect. No forcing and no play.

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Posted by: Mueller Nov 17 2005, 02:01 PM

Look'n good...make sure you lube the living daylights out of the bearings before the final install..........

Posted by: Leo Imperial Nov 17 2005, 02:03 PM

Is this the type of grease you would use or should I get something else?

Posted by: maf914 Nov 17 2005, 02:19 PM

I'm just a casual observer of the various bearing threads from the past, but I thought Mike or another bearing user had recommended marine grade grease (boat trailer wheel bearings) for water resistance.

Posted by: Leo Imperial Nov 17 2005, 02:25 PM

That was what I had read also.
This stuff makes the same claims as the others on the shelf (water proof).
The other option is synthetic, but is that really neccessary?

Posted by: Mueller Nov 17 2005, 02:27 PM

QUOTE (maf914 @ Nov 17 2005, 01:19 PM)
I'm just a casual observer of the various bearing threads from the past, but I thought Mike or another bearing user had recommended marine grade grease (boat trailer wheel bearings) for water resistance.

that looks like standard wheel bearing grease which should be fine, I've never run into a wheel bearing grease that is water soluable

the main difference with marine grade grease is the protection from thermal shock when backing your trailer into the water after a long drive...(read it someplace, how true, no real idea)

Posted by: airsix Nov 17 2005, 02:39 PM

Does the sleeve that the large bearing runs on have to be epoxyed to the arm to keep it from walking or spinning?
-Ben M.

Posted by: McMark Nov 17 2005, 02:39 PM

Part of the marine grade grease recommendation was that it's much "stickier" than other greases and seems like it would stay in place longer.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 17 2005, 02:40 PM

QUOTE (airsix @ Nov 17 2005, 01:39 PM)
Does the sleeve that the large bearing runs on have to be epoxyed to the arm to keep it from walking or spinning?
-Ben M.

good question....

Posted by: Leo Imperial Nov 18 2005, 02:18 AM

I have alredy done the install with this shit.
Should I be concerned?

Posted by: rdauenhauer Nov 18 2005, 04:31 PM

Leo, Im sorta at the same point with my install. The instructions dont indicate any adhesive for that sleave
and if you think about it, might not be necessary unless the bearings wernt propery greased. As the weight of the vehical should only rotate the element intended too.
But perhaps Mike will chime in.

Posted by: Mueller Nov 18 2005, 04:43 PM

as long as the sleeve was not too loose, as in it would want to fall off when you picked up the a-arm, you should be okay

Posted by: Leo Imperial Dec 31 2005, 08:25 PM

I got lazy withposting, so here is an update of pictures.
Starting with the new tie rods before the correct boots were installed.

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Posted by: Leo Imperial Dec 31 2005, 08:26 PM

With correct boots

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Posted by: Leo Imperial Dec 31 2005, 08:27 PM

Full assembly

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Posted by: Leo Imperial Dec 31 2005, 08:29 PM

Front completed and the rear now in progress.

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Posted by: Travis Neff Dec 31 2005, 09:09 PM

Looking good Leo. The all black cookies and stance look great!