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« on: July 05, 2010, 11:14:14 AM » |
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Hi all,
I want to put new bearings on my trackabout i have elect drum brakes & drive on plenty of corrugated roads & water crossings.
What i was wondering was is if there are different rated bearings available or are they all the same, if they are different what would be good for my type of travelling.
Any help much appreciated.
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« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2010, 11:44:21 AM » |
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As Trackabout's are reknown for their qualtiy of build and reliability, unless you have made dramatic changes to the camper, added boat racks etc, I'd recommend using the same bearings when replacing them.
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« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2010, 02:10:47 PM » |
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Don't buy the cheap China bearings.....................it will end in tears  , stick with Timkin, SKF or the like and you will have no problems  . |
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« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2010, 02:35:01 PM » |
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i agree with JK timkin or SKF are the way to go
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« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2010, 08:45:20 PM » |
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Ditto, stick with quality components. Remove and clean and regrease with good quality grease regularly.
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« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2010, 09:03:14 PM » |
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AC,
Try sending JT a PM.. I'm sure he will be happy to advise the most suitable ones - it might even be worthwhile to get a set through him?
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« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2010, 09:18:47 PM » |
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Thanks guys i'll give JT a call tomorrow & see what we can come up with, thanks for the help |
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« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2010, 09:23:18 PM » |
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If he offers to "home deliver", hide, you can't afford the XXXX freight costs - LOL
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« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2010, 09:31:03 PM » |
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If the bearings are fine and you do reuse them it's normally a good idea to change the seals. Cheap insurance.
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« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2010, 07:07:24 PM » |
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Timken also have quality wheel bearing kits that come with seal and they also have wheel bearing grease.
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« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2010, 08:07:58 PM » |
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I would also recommend using a quality brand bearing, also after the bearing have been installed and you are on the road, check the temp of the hub, regularly, as well as checking the wheel for any sign of a loose bearing (wobble the wheel and feel for play). I replaced my camper bearings prior to our recent trip, and once on the road soon found one bearing which needed tightening up further, and then found at the next stop that this bearing was running a little hot compared to the other side, so I backed off the nut one place and everything settled down for the rest of the trip. I still continued to check the temps of the hubs and bearing at all stops.
I don't think there is a bearing that is rated particularly for offroad use. I did find however that there is a specific electro magnet located in the drum area of the brakes, made by Alco, which is designed for offroad work, so this may be worth checking.
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« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2010, 09:22:21 PM » |
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When repacking new or servicable bearings, dont overpack hub with grease as the expansion will cause the seals to leak.
Also check the cones as any yellowing or pitting of the cone surface indicates hardfacing failure and they are not far from failure.
At $25 per side buy two sets and then you will never need them, roadside anyway.
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