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29-11-2016, 10:05 AM | #1 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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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.
Recomendations? |
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29-11-2016, 10:23 AM | #2 | |||
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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 Good luck.
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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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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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29-11-2016, 07:22 PM | #5 | ||
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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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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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30-11-2016, 06:12 PM | #8 | ||
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thanks guys!
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01-12-2016, 12:43 AM | #9 | ||
T-Series Club Member Vic
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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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01-12-2016, 12:48 AM | #10 | ||
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I found a pic, but it's in a Repco box so I'm none the wiser.
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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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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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02-12-2016, 01:53 AM | #13 | ||
T-Series Club Member Vic
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CBC, that's the one! The Repco branded kit contained CBC components.
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04-12-2016, 06:35 PM | #14 | ||
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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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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!
cheer's, Maka
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