 FAG versus SWF rear bearings, what is the difference in quality? |
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| FourBlades |
 Nov 18 2013, 04:11 PM
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From Wreck to Rockin  Group: Members Posts: 2,055 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States 
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We need a new rear bearing for the chump car.
I noticed FAG are 38 and SWF are 82 from the bird board. Is the SWF better quality? Will the concours judges ding us? :-) John |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Nov 19 2013, 09:36 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
In the end, installation technique makes the biggest difference, hands down.
The Cap'n |
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| FourBlades |
Nov 19 2013, 09:55 PM
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From Wreck to Rockin Group: Members Posts: 2,055 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Nov 19 2013, 08:36 PM)  In the end, installation technique makes the biggest difference, hands down. The Cap'n I like how the Pelican article says you need to use the Brute Strength and Ignorance (BS&I) method to remove the old bearing... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) From the Pelican article it seems like pressing on the outer race of the bearing to install the bearing into the trailing arm, and then only pressing on the inner race when installing the hub are keys to not damaging the new bearing. Anything else to watch for? John |
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| r_towle |
Nov 20 2013, 02:31 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,591 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(FourBlades @ Nov 19 2013, 10:55 PM) QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Nov 19 2013, 08:36 PM) In the end, installation technique makes the biggest difference, hands down. The Cap'n I like how the Pelican article says you need to use the Brute Strength and Ignorance (BS&I) method to remove the old bearing... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) From the Pelican article it seems like pressing on the outer race of the bearing to install the bearing into the trailing arm, and then only pressing on the inner race when installing the hub are keys to not damaging the new bearing. Anything else to watch for? John Think about the bearing and its construction, along with all the friction and force you create while installing the unit. When pressing it into the hub, all the friction is on the outer race. If you press on the inner race, you stand a very good chance of twisting, bending, or racking the bearing. Then, when you go to install the inner stub axle, all the friction is on the inside of the inner race.... So, hold that in place when pressing. I remove the trailing arm, bring it to the press, and do it there. Rich |
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FourBlades FAG versus SWF rear bearings Nov 18 2013, 04:11 PM
dlestep FAG (Fat American Guy)= 38 - cheaper, but I don... Nov 18 2013, 04:55 PM dlestep Remember, these days, e v e r y t h i n g is made ... Nov 18 2013, 05:00 PM
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Remember, these days, e v e r y t h i n g is made... Nov 20 2013, 07:30 AM Jon B SKF = Schweinfurter Kugellager Fabrik
A very old G... Nov 20 2013, 11:02 AM Jeff Hail Have used just about every brand of sealed cartrid... Nov 18 2013, 07:10 PM FourBlades
I've smoked a good FAG and banged an SWF.
... Nov 18 2013, 08:43 PM FourBlades Thanks Dave!
Checking the material used is be... Nov 18 2013, 07:11 PM r_towle Check the car you are putting them into...
FAG wil... Nov 18 2013, 07:44 PM 914Sixer The bearings seem to be shifting to different part... Nov 18 2013, 08:27 PM wndsnd Don't know where I bought them without looking... Nov 19 2013, 07:53 PM FourBlades
Don't know where I bought them without lookin... Nov 19 2013, 09:33 PM Jon B In the end, installation technique makes the bigge... Nov 19 2013, 11:09 PM ThePaintedMan T6CxhlpOvng
The master himself explains it nice a... Nov 19 2013, 10:11 PM rhd914 Ok, so split the difference and get one of each. Nov 20 2013, 04:54 AM Downunderman Don't use SNC made by the Frogs. I have had a... Nov 20 2013, 12:46 PM Jon B
Don't use SNC made by the Frogs. I have had ... Nov 20 2013, 01:20 PM |
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