Originally Posted by Mike B
I'm also not aware of barrel type bearings being used as wheel bearings. I always thought they were one piece bearings that couldn't be taken apart...am I wrong?

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Mike,
On my old WW2 Chevys, the barrel type Hyatt bearings were original equipment on all of the wheel bearing applications. I am not so sure about these "new" 50's model trucks.
Paul

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