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04-25-2008, 07:47 AM
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61 front wheel bearings?
I am looking at changing the front wheel bearings on my 1961 98. They have a ball bearing and I am looking to change to a roller bearing. My investigating has found that the spindle on a '62 is the same and it uses a roller bearing. I am wondering if I can then use a '62 hub and not have to change any other parts. I know some of you are wondering why. The cost of 1 ball bearing is the same as all 4 roller bearings and the rollers will last longer and are safer in the long run. If any of you guys can help it would be appreciated. THANKS!!
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04-25-2008, 08:07 AM
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I just took my parts book home, but I thought the spindles between '61 and '62 were different - because of the wheel bearings.
Paul
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04-25-2008, 09:18 AM
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If you used the '62 hub with the roller bearing spindle and bearings you would have to also use '62 drums wouldn't you?
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04-25-2008, 01:48 PM
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Any bearing supplier should be able to cross your ball bearing P/N over to the equivalent roller set. Norm
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