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effzee

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wheel bearings
« on: February 09, 2006, 02:46:32 PM »
i recently bought some excel wheels off of e-bay and they need some new wheel bearings . my ride is a 2001 kx5honey. what is the best way short of bringing them to a shop, to get those friggin things out!! thanks !!

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RE: wheel bearings
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2006, 06:04:35 PM »
I use a long 20" x 3/8" diam steel rod for a punch. They come out easy. Circlips hold in one side. Cam.

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RE: wheel bearings
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2006, 03:30:02 AM »
Here is where I bought the bearings for the extra set of wheels I bought to put my sand tires on. I have not installed them yet, but they look good.

http://www.ty-coon.com/

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RE: wheel bearings
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2006, 05:00:01 AM »
thanks for the info. i will give it a try!!

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RE: wheel bearings
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2006, 07:07:51 AM »
I use a screw driver or a punch to get them out and a big craftsman socket to put them back in. Craftsman replaces them for free when you mushroom them from all the hammer beating. ;)

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RE: wheel bearings
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2006, 05:22:31 PM »
Gotta love craftsman. Sometimes it's hard to keep a straight face when your getting something replaced that has big hammer marks all over it!! :D Cam.