Would any local places (Napa, etc) carry the band by the bearing for my axles?
04-03-2008, 07:57 PM
#1
Would any local places (Napa, etc) carry the band by the bearing for my axles? I need to press off my bearings on my 33 spline Strange axles to install some brakes, but I need what Chuck Burkhart called the "wedding band" that goes by the bearing. My axles are almost 1 9/16" where the bearing rides. Can I get these at a local store or do they have to be ordered from Strange?
04-03-2008, 10:03 PM
#2
i just went through this today except for i have a moser rear. i had no luck finding it or bearings so i ended up cutting the stock backing plate off and will just cut a notch in the new plate big enough to get on the axle. the stock backing plate cut easier than i thought it would. 10 minutes and very careful with the sawzall not to hit the bearing and they were off. i know i could have sold the stock backing plates but this way i saved money on buying new bearings since these only have maybe 100 miles on them anyway.
04-03-2008, 11:45 PM
#4
depends on which bearing you have... either way you cannot purchase the ring seperately.
if it is the ball bearing type(o-ring on o.d. of bearing) you will have to buy a replacement bearing from Strange. if you have a tapered bearing and a 1.562 axle shaft, a Timken set 20 is the bearing you need. they are available at most parts stores.
if it is the ball bearing type(o-ring on o.d. of bearing) you will have to buy a replacement bearing from Strange. if you have a tapered bearing and a 1.562 axle shaft, a Timken set 20 is the bearing you need. they are available at most parts stores.
04-04-2008, 07:30 AM
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Depending on the condition of the bearings, you can order the wedding bands for about 10.00 a set from Moser or Strange. I doubt you can get them local.
Call Chuck, he may have some around the shop. Not sore but worth a try.
Call Chuck, he may have some around the shop. Not sore but worth a try.
Last edited by Steve Burger; 04-04-2008 at 09:38 AM.
04-05-2008, 10:15 AM
#6
What a ******* mess.......
The Timken BR20 is the correct bearing, comes with the lock ring. This was the info Strange gave me. I got them at the local Napa. $115, ouch.
BUT, the ******* lock ring has a larger OD than the axle tube ID. Had to have it machined down on a lathe. Hopefully I can sell my backing plates to help recoupe the costs.
So after all that, I got the axles in. When I put the bracket up against the bearing it sits about 1/16" away from the housing end. I just put the bolts in and cranked them down. Maybe thats right, maybe not. At this point I hope I break the goddamn thing in half to teach it a lesson.
The Timken BR20 is the correct bearing, comes with the lock ring. This was the info Strange gave me. I got them at the local Napa. $115, ouch.
BUT, the ******* lock ring has a larger OD than the axle tube ID. Had to have it machined down on a lathe. Hopefully I can sell my backing plates to help recoupe the costs.
So after all that, I got the axles in. When I put the bracket up against the bearing it sits about 1/16" away from the housing end. I just put the bolts in and cranked them down. Maybe thats right, maybe not. At this point I hope I break the goddamn thing in half to teach it a lesson.
