Wheel bearing tool
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Dan89FLSTC (02-18-2024)
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George will swap out yours for new ones (as per george). Just contact him.
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Well my George's garage puller/installer kit purchased in 2013 is also machined incorrectly, bummer.
I will now flip it as I get close to the spacer.
Does anyone just sell the correct 25mm install tool?
I see Jim's has one but it is the same one that is in my George's set.
I will now flip it as I get close to the spacer.
Does anyone just sell the correct 25mm install tool?
I see Jim's has one but it is the same one that is in my George's set.
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That is accomplished by the combination of the bottom of the bearing bore on one side, the center spacer sleeve to stop bearing on the other, and either a good installation tool that pushes on the outer and inner race simultaneously or know the "work around" when using a not-so-good tool.
EDIT: forgot to address the factory tool "driver". The HD Kent -Moore tool has NO shoulders/ridges on it's "driver". Completely flat across the surface. George's achieves effectively the same thing with the 2 raised ridges.
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EDIT: forgot to address the factory tool "driver". The HD Kent -Moore tool has NO shoulders/ridges on it's "driver". Completely flat across the surface. George's achieves effectively the same thing with the 2 raised ridges.
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Last edited by multihdrdr; 02-18-2024 at 10:35 PM.
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Rollbar (02-19-2024)
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https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...l#post20968855
I have a wheel bearing tool that was like the pit posy, ate a couple wheel bearings in about 4000 miles. Ended up reversing dies for the final press. That corrected the bearing life.
While the stock bearing with C3 clearance has about 0.005" axial play, the bearing dies with a outside ridge that high between the inside and outside stress the bearing axially and kill it. The installer set I have was 0.025" I got tired of turning the dies around and machined them flat. No issues since.
I have a wheel bearing tool that was like the pit posy, ate a couple wheel bearings in about 4000 miles. Ended up reversing dies for the final press. That corrected the bearing life.
While the stock bearing with C3 clearance has about 0.005" axial play, the bearing dies with a outside ridge that high between the inside and outside stress the bearing axially and kill it. The installer set I have was 0.025" I got tired of turning the dies around and machined them flat. No issues since.
Last edited by 702; 02-19-2024 at 07:05 AM.
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Well my George's garage puller/installer kit purchased in 2013 is also machined incorrectly, bummer.
I will now flip it as I get close to the spacer.
Does anyone just sell the correct 25mm install tool?
I see Jim's has one but it is the same one that is in my George's set.
George's has the 25mm set by itself but is currently out of stock.
https://www.georges-garage.com/produ...r-shaft-pilot/
I will now flip it as I get close to the spacer.
Does anyone just sell the correct 25mm install tool?
I see Jim's has one but it is the same one that is in my George's set.
George's has the 25mm set by itself but is currently out of stock.
https://www.georges-garage.com/produ...r-shaft-pilot/
He swapped out my old version.
Now that is what I call "First Class" customer service!!!
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timbo141 (02-19-2024)
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Get in touch with George's Garage.
He swapped out my old version.
Now that is what I call "First Class" customer service!!!
I called them once because I was having an issue with one of their tools.
The guy I talked with was very knowledgeable. We were on the phone for about 20 minutes, both with dial calipers in hand making measurements. He finally figured out what I was doing wrong (yep, operator error, go figure).
Excellent customer service...
Last edited by hattitude; 02-20-2024 at 08:57 AM.
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Mr-DD (02-20-2024)
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Wheel bearing tool
I too will be replacing front and rear wheel bearings on my 2020 RG Ltd during this current tire replacement. Will use bearings from the dealer or from All *****.
I need a good quality bearing puller. I really don’t want to purchase one and use it once then set on the shelf for years. I’m in search of someone that would be willing to let me rent / borrow their quality bearing puller. Goes without saying; shipping will be on me and I can send a deposit.
Thank you!
I need a good quality bearing puller. I really don’t want to purchase one and use it once then set on the shelf for years. I’m in search of someone that would be willing to let me rent / borrow their quality bearing puller. Goes without saying; shipping will be on me and I can send a deposit.
Thank you!