axle carrier bearings

[Racer.Z.]

are the bearings in the carrier pressed in? orrrr are they easily replaceable? i have an 03+ blaster and i need new bearings in the carrier, i have older blaster swingarms too, are they the same? can i take the bearings from the older one and put it on the 03+?

 

[super noober]

are the bearings in the carrier pressed in? orrrr are they easily replaceable? i have an 03+ blaster and i need new bearings in the carrier, i have older blaster swingarms too, are they the same? can i take the bearings from the older one and put it on the 03+?

umm just get new bearings... I:I there kits are slightly differant between the years the older ones have a extra seal i think.

 

[Racer.Z.]

any idea how much bearings cost?

 

[sheeblast]

should be around $25ish iirc. also before you put them in, leave the bearings in the bag, put them in the freezer over night. this makes them go into the carrier a lot easier.

 

[sheeblast]

oh and another little tip, while you have the only bearings out, you could add a grease fitting on the carrier. this way you can grease the bearings. it will help make them last longer.

 

[jahrastapark]

that zerk fitting on the axle carrier is a crock of sh*t

 

[Antec1200X]

i have a grease nipple on my 1990 stock carrier and the bearings are still like new.bought a stock carrier off of a buddy without a grease nipple and the bearings are garbage

 

[Larry's Shee]

You remove the inner seal from bearing if it has one so the grease can get to the brg. You drill the carrier before you put brgs in. If the carrier is full of grease it's pretty hard for water to get in. I:I

 

[Oregondunes]

You remove the inner seal from bearing if it has one so the grease can get to the brg. You drill the carrier before you put brgs in. If the carrier is full of grease it's pretty hard for water to get in. I:I

at the same time, drill the center tube as well so that grease onto the axle as well. like a boat hub bearing buddy, if you fill the carrier full of grease, sure it will lube the bearings, but more importantly it will keep all the water out if there is not place for the water to go.