 Trailing arm bearing, removal trick?? |
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| toon1 |
 Oct 25 2012, 11:25 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,849 Joined: 29-October 05 From: tracy,ca Member No.: 5,022  |
Does anyone have a trick to remove the bearing from the trailing arm without ruining it?
I ran into a problem while doing my 5 lug conversion. |
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| wingnut86 |
Oct 25 2012, 12:49 PM
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...boola la boo boola boo... Group: Members Posts: 1,053 Joined: 22-April 10 From: South Carolina Member No.: 11,645 Region Association: South East States |
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Search the threads here and on The Pelican site. All the previous respondents are absolutely correct, and then some. No shortcut on the trailing arms, especially after the crud sets in and you have rubber bushings. I keep 2 sets of bearings in my garage fridge - fully aware that I will NEVER attempt to save trailing arm bearings again - shudder at the visuals of the first couple of attempts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Note that Eric is a serious "Pro" and has accomplished this more times than he probably wants to remember, and has all the correct tools needed. And, he still has an extra set of frozen bearings next to his cold brew (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) - I'm assuming that last part. And I just shipped him some of my headaches to boot (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) I have said it before and will say it again - heat & PB Blaster are your friend, as well as a 3/4" impact wrench and impact sockets to fit... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) There are great threads on our site, just search "trailing arms" or similar... Good luck and wear safety goggles. Dave |
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Posts in this topic
toon1 Trailing arm bearing Oct 25 2012, 11:25 AM
yeahmag It's accepted that the process of removing the... Oct 25 2012, 11:40 AM Eric_Shea You really need a press and a proper sized drift t... Oct 25 2012, 11:40 AM toon1
You really need a press and a proper sized drift ... Oct 25 2012, 12:09 PM yeahmag Nope, but if they are original they are most likel... Oct 25 2012, 12:10 PM Cap'n Krusty To add to the chorus. The very act of pressing th... Oct 25 2012, 01:18 PM
02loftsmoor Cap'n have you heard of any wheel bearing fail... Oct 25 2012, 01:22 PM
wingnut86 Hey Wes,
If it sits for 17 years in a dry climate... Oct 25 2012, 02:46 PM 6freak the same why ya put them in ...press the outer rac... Oct 25 2012, 02:31 PM Cap'n Krusty
the same why ya put them in ...press the outer ra... Oct 25 2012, 03:47 PM SirAndy I remember someone (a loooong time ago) posted a f... Oct 25 2012, 03:01 PM matthepcat Just order new bearings now. Ask me how I know. :... Oct 25 2012, 03:40 PM toon1 one of the bearings dropped right into the trailin... Oct 25 2012, 04:23 PM Cap'n Krusty Pretty hard to unbolt the cover over the bearing w... Oct 25 2012, 04:41 PM Eric_Shea You have the hub in there already? Scrap it and g... Oct 25 2012, 05:36 PM |
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