Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement

[stock74]

I am wondering if anyone knows of a shop in or near san jose that can remove the old rear wheel bearings and press-on new rear wheel bearings? More specifically, is there a shop open on weekends that can do this kind of work?

I have no idea if the rear bearings have ever been replaced (probably not) and there is no indication they are bad but it seems like it would be a good idea to replace them. I can remove and install the axle shafts myself I just do not have access to a press.

Thanks in advance!

[14Justice]

Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement

Stuart, I've used Rearend Specialties in Santa Clara. Just got off the phone with them and they quoted me $60. I don't believe they're open on the weekends. If you pull them, I'll run them down for you next week. Done while I wait.

Brad

[old69bronco]

Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement

U don't need a press just a big stick and a hammer

[Broncrick]

Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement

Chill the axle, heat the bearing in an oven, drops right on!

[stock74]

Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement

Hmm... Thanks for the tip though wouldn't heating the bearing possibly damage it or cause premature failure?

In my search for bearings there seems to be two different sizes available (2780/2900lb axle and 3300lb axle); will either bearing fit? I would like to get the heavier duty bearings if they will fit.

[stock74]

Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement

I think I figured out the wheel bearing sizes. I am guessing small vs. big bearing diff. I am suprised they offer the small bearing for a '74.

[jamesroney]

Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement

Hello,

I have a 50 ton hydraulic press in my garage here in Fremont. If you can't find a shop this weekend, you are welcome to service the bearings yourself here. It doesn't take very long.

e-mail jamesroney@yahoo.com

[stock74]

Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement

Hello,

I have a 50 ton hydraulic press in my garage here in Fremont. If you can't find a shop this weekend, you are welcome to service the bearings yourself here. It doesn't take very long.

e-mail jamesroney@yahoo.com

Email sent. Thanks for the offer.

[garberz]

Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement

Chill the axle, heat the bearing in an oven, drops right on!

This is how I did mine, I heated the bearings and collars in the oven at 200*, put the axles in the freezer. Although they didn't just drop on for me, a good sized piece of pipe, used like a slide hammer, worked great.

[stock74]

Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement

Thanks again James for letting me use your press. I finished the install this evening and went for a test drive which went well.

Not sure putting parts in the kitchen appliances at my house would go over very well. I appreciate the advice though.

Thanks again everyone!

[904Bronco]

Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement

Not sure putting parts in the kitchen appliances at my house would go over very well. I appreciate the advice though.

It never goes over well...

[Bronco Brian]

Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement

Not sure putting parts in the kitchen appliances at my house would go over very well.

Thanks again everyone!

It never goes over well...

Thats why you need an outside oven

[jamesroney]

Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement

Thanks again James for letting me use your press. I finished the install this evening and went for a test drive which went well.

Not sure putting parts in the kitchen appliances at my house would go over very well. I appreciate the advice though.

Thanks again everyone!

I'm glad that I could help.
You might be surprised with what you can get away with in the kitchen...