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Old 29-11-2016, 10:05 AM   #1
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Default Au IRS rear wheel bearings & hubs

What brands are people going for? Ones on ebay seem dodgy and can vary from $160 a kit to $70 a kit per side. I would go genuine but it seems like you cant get genuine anymore.

Recomendations?
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Old 29-11-2016, 10:23 AM   #2
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What brands are people going for? Ones on ebay seem dodgy and can vary from $160 a kit to $70 a kit per side. I would go genuine but it seems like you cant get genuine anymore.

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Go for name Japanese or American brand names like KOYO, NTN etc.

Check the condition of the hub too as if it is scored or worn , the preload of the new bearing will be wrong.

I have bought these bearings from this guy 3 years ago and I have travelled 10K since.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FORD-FALC...cp4EqK0IE0Eo7Q

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Old 29-11-2016, 03:33 PM   #3
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Cheers mate.

Im aware NTN did the cv shafts for ford. Did they also produce the bearings and hubs for ford?
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Old 29-11-2016, 07:15 PM   #4
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Your other alternative is a complete unit at a wrecker, I picked up on that looks brand new for $125 complete.
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Old 29-11-2016, 07:22 PM   #5
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Gen you wine, and cheap...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GENUINE-F...AAAOSwNNxWEwIL
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Old 30-11-2016, 01:23 AM   #6
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You can get bare hubs made by kelpro and purchase the Genuine Ford bearings (NTN) as listed previous post
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Old 30-11-2016, 07:51 AM   #7
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Timken bearings are also available. SET49 is what you're after- same as the IRS Cobra R Mustang, 90's Jaguar XK and front of a 86-95 Taurus

Much cheaper to source from the US than anything here- US$25ea on Rockauto


(Just double check the part number cross over with NTN)
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Old 30-11-2016, 06:12 PM   #8
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thanks guys!
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Old 01-12-2016, 12:43 AM   #9
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I went with the hub/bearing set that Repco carried. Kelpro I think they were. That was two years of daily driving ago so I suppose that's a tick of approval from me.
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Default Au IRS rear wheel bearings & hubs

I found a pic, but it's in a Repco box so I'm none the wiser.

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Old 01-12-2016, 03:07 PM   #11
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Brought a $70.00 a side set off Ebay and had my mechanic put it on. He felt they looked like a fairly decent product, all we can do is wait and see now how it pans out. Has been good for the last week, covered nearly 1,000km in that time.
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Old 01-12-2016, 04:06 PM   #12
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CBC bearings Australian company. Front pair cost me around $230 and they are very good. Do not buy cheap, if they seize your wheel could lock up. Not worth saving a few bucks. Same with tyres. I dont get skimping on quality rubber. Chinese tyres = suicide for inexperienced and unsuspecting drivers.
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CBC, that's the one! The Repco branded kit contained CBC components.
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Old 04-12-2016, 06:35 PM   #14
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Default Re: Au IRS rear wheel bearings & hubs

Ended up getting the repco branded ones. Everywhere else were either too expensive or not clear on what model it suits. Its a pain of a job to do and wanted to go with something with warranty and named.

Kelpro so offer 2 year warranty if you can get your hands on them
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Old 05-12-2016, 08:06 AM   #15
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Hi guys, heads up - its one thing purchasing good bearings & hubs, pressing out the old bearings can be a pain lol! Make sure whoever is doing the job has a very big press & is not a bodge artist, be careful. Good luck!

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