are there such things as H/D wheel bearings?

[SiKiD_01]

so are there? apart from factory, and what the local bearing shop has, are thereany that have a stronger/better construction?

since fitting the locker, i've replaced the rear wheel bearings (worn anyway) and now the front wheel bearings are gone. 10-15mm play on front wheels.

so now seeing as i need new front wheel bearings, can i get some that are better than stock? or will i just have to stop giving it so much curry on the road?

thanks

[Beastmavster]

Maybe it's just 200,000kms of wear? Or the mud.

The factory suzuki ones are really big compared to a lot of cars and wheelbearings arent really much of an issue even with 31"s.

They tend to go at a similar time.


My orignial set made like 240,000kms so it's not like they're really a common repalce item unless you're a mud fiend.

If you're a mud fiend cleaning them and regreasing them regularly makes them last a lot longer.

[SiKiD_01]

cheers buddy.

my front wheel bearings were replaced about 3 months after i got my vit, which makes them 1 year old. these were brand new. now, the outer bearing, which has the taper on it, has the outer ring made out of plastic/rubber. (guide that holds all rollers in) is this normal? and its so loose i can take 2 rollers out at one time.

i guess it is all this mud and water.


ps. do bearing have a 1 year warranty too?

[ZOOK60]

check the big nut that holds the bearings in havnt come loose

[SiKiD_01]

yeah, i've done that, actually, i took apart both front hubs today, and had a good look at the bearings. and they're knackered.

so now i have to get new bearings for the front.

and another thing! GODDAMN those bloody phillips head screws for the locking washer! AAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGH!
can i get new ones anywhere? my right hand side hub now has 2 and a half screws for the locking washer.

[cj]

If they're not installed correctly they won't last long at all and don't overtighten them.

[Gonzo]

HD bearings are available, they are called 'hilux' bearings