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#49624 08/28/2005 2:43 PM | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 14 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 14 | Hi,
I have a chevy 51 1/2 ton and I need to change the front wheel bearings. On americanclassic
I found upgrade conversion kit, BR2600.
Is it better than the original bearings ? Who tried ?
Does it match without problem or can I do some modifications ? (I don't use brake disk).
Kind regards.
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#49625 08/28/2005 5:43 PM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | I swapped to roller bearings when I went to discs because it was recommended. With standard brakes the ball bearings would probably last 100,000 miles or more. I'd consider the price difference. | | |
#49626 08/29/2005 10:08 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | If you need to buy new wheel bearings it,s best to go with the roller conversions. If your bearings are OK I would reuse them. They are no broblem to change over.
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#49627 08/30/2005 8:16 PM | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 14 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 14 | Hi everybody,
Thank's a lot for your informations.
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#49628 08/31/2005 6:50 AM | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 8 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 8 | I have managed 480,000 miles on my original ball bearings. I don't think there is anything wrong with their design however I have a set of roller bearings to fit my car and I figured if my originals ever wore out I would change them.
As long as you know which type you have and adjust them properly they are both excellent. Design wise the roller bearings should be more efficient. It's up to you you pays your money and makes your choice. Just make sure to adjust them properly.
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#49629 09/01/2005 9:43 PM | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 887 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 887 | 1911 commer- Could you, or anyone else, post the number stamped on the bearing in the kit you've got together with the year it is supposed to fit?
The people that sell those expensive bearing mark them up quite a bit. With the part number you can go to napa and they'll put it in the computer and sell you the same piece for a less.
Thanks!
PS-(I already converted my '51 to the newer style bearings, when I put in the disc brakes, and paid full price for 'em)
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