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09-03-2021, 09:00 AM #11
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Yeah, I was thinking I would just go ahead and grab a set of Timkens. They are not expensive, and I know for a fact that the OE bearings are Chinesium. They may be fine for a while, but if I go through the trouble to repack the bearings, I've done most of the work to just put better ones in anyway.
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09-03-2021, 09:04 AM #12
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09-03-2021, 10:02 AM #13
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Check whatever bearings you find, there's no guarantee that Timken bearings are made in the US.
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09-03-2021, 12:45 PM #14
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09-03-2021, 06:14 PM #15
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09-03-2021, 08:45 PM #16
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If the OEM bearings are good in appearance, I'd just repack them. That way I wouldn't have to jack around with changing out the bearing races too.
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09-08-2021, 02:32 PM #17
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Timken, NGK, SKF, BCA all good, doesn't have to be US to be good quality. Japan, GB, Germany etc. Buying from a reputable source like Motion industries or Grainger is the only way to be certain of the source. Amazon Ebay is a good chance to get counterfeit bearings.
But if they clean up and inspect ok run ‘em. As long as you are repacking regularly they will be fine.
One tip, bearings typically fail (spall) first in the hardest place to inspect, between the rollers on the inner race.
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09-08-2021, 03:56 PM #18
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Get the serial number off one of the axles and send that along with the RV Vin #. They will send you a diagram of the entire assembly with part numbers. Get document to always have on hand when on the road as well. I carry a spare set of bearings, seal, retainer nut and the grease to do the job if needed. Actually send that info (axle serial number) to Dexter Customer Support.
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09-08-2021, 05:54 PM #19
This is true. I went through the repacking process with my 28G Momentum last month and found I had blown seals on all wheels (my fault for not utilizing the correct process for adding grease via the zerks). My back passenger side bearing had limited grease and after cleaning them using mineral spirits as suggested above, found some heat damage to the bearing. Figured I would go with Timken US made and after some research found out they source them through China in many cases. Finally found some I was comfortable with through American Bearing (again not guaranteed US made) replaced inner and outer bearing along with the races. Just finished a 2500 mile trip which included dirt roads and was religious about checking hub temp when at rest stops etc. and no issues with high temp or bearing failure. I will pull them all again next spring and inspect/repack. Good luck.
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09-09-2021, 06:52 AM #20
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