Posted by JL242 on October 13, 2009, 4:14 pm
64.12.116.199

Well, I finally got around to pulling the right side axle tube. Does anyone have the part #'s for the sealed bearings that need to go back in?? Thanks

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Posted by jeffdeq on October 13, 2009, 7:38 pm, in reply to "Axle Bearings"
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I used a 6008 RS sealed on both sides bearings for the rear. Put them in the freezer overnight. It makes going back together a lot easier. The fronts are 6007 bearings that are shielded only on the outside. Chances are that they are full of water and sand also. I replace mine with sealed bearings on both sides. Good luck. Jeff Camo Mammoth

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Posted by JL242 on October 13, 2009, 7:44 pm, in reply to "Re: Axle Bearings"
64.12.116.77

thanks Jeff. NAPA has these??

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Posted by jeffdeq on October 14, 2009, 7:54 am, in reply to "Re: Axle Bearings"
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I bought mine at a local bearing supply. NAPA should be able to get them. They are not an uncommon size. Jeff Camo Mammoth

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Posted by JL242 on October 17, 2009, 9:50 pm, in reply to "Re: Axle Bearings"
205.188.116.77

what about ceramic bearings?? I found some that are a bit pricey, but are they worth it??

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Posted by jeffdeq on October 19, 2009, 8:31 pm, in reply to "Re: Axle Bearings"
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I am not familiar with ceramic bearings. Jeff Camo Mammoth

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Posted by JL242 on November 13, 2009, 11:04 pm, in reply to "Axle Bearings"
206.53.153.177

Well, I welded up the new left axle and pulled the right axle, and had it welded too. New bearings and I'm driving a new mammoth..... Make sure you check & change your bearings!!

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Posted by jeffdeq on November 15, 2009, 8:57 pm, in reply to "Re: Axle Bearings"
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Glad to hear you are back up and running. Jeff Camo Mammoth

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Posted by penningp on November 16, 2009, 12:33 pm, in reply to "Re: Axle Bearings"
198.151.13.7

What bearings did you use? I have to do this to my Mammoth

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Posted by JL242 on November 17, 2009, 7:16 pm, in reply to "Re: Axle Bearings"
206.53.153.150

I went to miller bearings and told them I wanted 4 6008 RS. You can order them on the net too....

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Posted by JL242 on November 17, 2009, 7:18 pm, in reply to "Re: Axle Bearings"
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Thanks for all your help & tecnical assistance Jeff.

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Posted by penningp on November 19, 2009, 6:27 pm, in reply to "Axle Bearings"
68.23.155.244

I found these on ebay Will they work? 6008-2RS RS 40mm Sealed http://cgi.ebay.com/10-Ball-Bearing-Free-Ship-6008-2RS-RS-40mm-Sealed_W0QQitemZ110294847093QQihZ001QQcategoryZ111618QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Thanks Paul

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Posted by jeffdeq on November 19, 2009, 7:25 pm, in reply to "Re: Axle Bearings"
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You only need four. The front bearings are smaller. Jeff Camo Mammoth

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Posted by penningp on November 19, 2009, 7:46 pm, in reply to "Re: Axle Bearings"
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how hard is it to pull the rear hubs?

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Posted by jeffdeq on November 20, 2009, 7:44 am, in reply to "Re: Axle Bearings"
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If the inner races of the bearings have not damaged or seized on the hubs, the hubs will come right off. The bearings' outer races will not easily come out of the axle tubes if there is rust and sand present but can be pressed out. I recommend that you have Aaron machine the hubs for the double lip outer seal installation when you go back together to protect the new bearings. All of this is in my posts from last year. I would also modify the axles while they are out. Jeff Camo Mammoth

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