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Thread: Axle bearing repair kit, anyone tried one?

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    Cool Axle bearing repair kit, anyone tried one?


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    2nd hand feedback I've heard is that those don't tend to last very long, they are available as a special order through regular parts stores locally too. Might be a decent idea for a car that you're not looking to spend too much money on.


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    First impression was exactly that Ed.

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    cool idea if it works - in the tucking industry there is tech that builds up welds on round shaft like parts and then mills them to spec. for an axle tho I don't think there would be much savings and may still be temporary....

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    Driveline Specialties perfected welding, machining then hardening of used axles. Remember talking with Al about how many different things they'd tried before hitting on the process that repaired junk axles. A shame they and the process is long gone.

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    Who makes the bearing?

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    Quote Originally Posted by fast Ed View Post
    2nd hand feedback I've heard is that those don't tend to last very long,
    What’s “not very long”?
    Does the new bearing not last very long? Not a good bearing?
    Or does the new spot on the old axle fail/pit/groove just as easy as the old spot?

    Curious, because it’s seems like a fantastic idea.
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    These have been out for many years, I’ve used them plenty of times with good results, cheap, easy fix but I wouldn’t use them on anything I plan to race or abuse.

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    Good to know, would not use on a h/p ride either.

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    Good to hear some 1st hand feedback!
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