rear wheel bearing question
#21
07-02-2017 | 05:40 PM
I can get you a pic of my old axles if you want, they are still in good shape.
As far as I know, there's always gonna be some slight play with the bearing, there has to be as it's not a press fit, add to the fact that different bearing manufactures have different tolerances, though these would be slight.
You can always have them put an indicator on it. Most inspections require them to do this any ways unless it's really noticeable. I can see a issue if you move the axle an 1/8 inch or more, but the bearing does nothing but support the axle. The axle in a semi-float carries both the load of the vehicle and rotational stress from the engine. If the bearing would fail, the worse it can do is ruin the axle. The axle can't physically leave the vehicle even if the c-clip broke so long as the vehicle has disc brakes...drums is a different story.
As far as I know, there's always gonna be some slight play with the bearing, there has to be as it's not a press fit, add to the fact that different bearing manufactures have different tolerances, though these would be slight.
You can always have them put an indicator on it. Most inspections require them to do this any ways unless it's really noticeable. I can see a issue if you move the axle an 1/8 inch or more, but the bearing does nothing but support the axle. The axle in a semi-float carries both the load of the vehicle and rotational stress from the engine. If the bearing would fail, the worse it can do is ruin the axle. The axle can't physically leave the vehicle even if the c-clip broke so long as the vehicle has disc brakes...drums is a different story.
Sorry to be a pain, but if possible, would love a pic of axles that are in good shape for comparisons sake. At this stage, the plan is to just use an OEM bearing and seal, and keep the axle as is.
#22
07-05-2017 | 07:44 PM
Remember that only applies to disc brake axles. If the vehicle has drums and c-clips it can pull the axle off if the c-clip broke.
Here's a pic of one of my old axles. The area is smooth and I wouldn't hesitate to use them if I were to break one.
Here's a pic of one of my old axles. The area is smooth and I wouldn't hesitate to use them if I were to break one.
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