From my research for Another thread
Originally Posted by Grigg
Found the bearings in the Timken catalog.
Front (original) wheel bearings for 3/4 and 1 ton Chevy.

Bearing # ---- Bore --- O.D. ----- Overall Width --- Outer ring Width --- Inner ring Width-
'53 to '59
B-46 ------- 1.4995 --- 3.1500 ---- 1.2360 ----------------- .8510 --------------- .9170
B-45 -------- .9058 ---- 2.2503 ---- .8000 ------------------ .6900 --------------- .6590
'46 to '52
B-26 ------- 1.4060 --- 3.1500 ---- 1.2260 ----------------- .8510 --------------- .9170
B-25 -------- .8435 ---- 2.2503 ---- .8000 -------------------.6900 --------------- .6590

Originally Posted by Grigg
On the Classic Truck Parts site looks like
BR2706-R inner set and BR2716-R outer set are what I'd need for 53-59 1 ton roller bearing conversion

Also check this post with a possible way to use new roller bearings not already mentioned.
https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=629388#Post629388

Grigg


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