Wheel bearings all around

Big-R wrote:

Nocerisdave wrote:

Both the front and rear bearings fit some Toyota and Nissan models. I replace them so many time on the Rhino I lost count. If I remember correctly the first change on the Rhino was with 1500 miles. After that is was every 600- 800 miles. The Rhino has 3400 miles on it so I guess I changed them 4-5 times. I did use OEM bearings the first couple of changes but it didnt help with how long they lasted. So I went with the cheaper ones. I dunno exactly why.

I think the spindles get worn after two thousand miles. That is why the first set last 1500 and 600 there after.

I would agree if I had not replaced three of the four. I think in order to get the most out of them all a arm bushings, bolts and ball joints should be replaced at the same time the spindles are. I never did that all at once for proof.....just a guess.

Dave , you got your moneys worth out of that machine for sure.....

If the sealed OEM bearings can be greased I would say that that is the problem. Seal means sealed. Any seam gets open enough to allow grease in, then water gets in.

I am going to inject them with grease ( large hypodermic needle). Then clean with solvent and dab it with silicunt. But, I will not try any of this till the 5 year warranty is up.

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I am going to inject them with grease ( large hypodermic needle).

I think that would be a better way of doing it. I will try that next time...

Foes list rocks.

Nocerisdave wrote:

Foes list rocks.

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Trust me David, Im not your foe. I would pull you out of the woods anyday if you needed it: Nah I would let your ass rot out in the wilderness somewhere

Really, I aint your foe! What you see and here from me on the forums is different from what you will find out on the trails. Trust me on that.....as long as I've had my meds I should be ok

I heard they had medical Marijuana but I didn't know that had Medical Meth

GunRunner wrote:

I heard they had medical Marijuana but I didn't know that had Medical Meth

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Just got the bearings. here are some pics. The rear stocker is 3585502CH, which is made in China by VBF. A Ford Escort also carries these wheel bearing. The part number for the rear 20-1009-2rs pulls this page up on google. [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
And the contents.

The All Balls bearing is a premium EMQ quality, hi-speed bearing that features low-drag, double-lip, rubber seals that provide superior exclusion of water and dirt and improved grease retention
Designed for the difficult operating environment of the Powersports Industry
Developed in partnership with KML Bearing

NSK and Timkin, do make a rear bearing and I have always thought them to be superior to others. The part number is 40BWd06. These are made in Brazil. The Japanese ones have a different part number, 40BWd06jb and have metal seals.

The front have different part numbers but according to ARS, KML makes the front stockers. After looking high and low for another manufacturers for the fronts, I cannot find one. The closest one is a 40MM x 72MM x 36MM, this is even after several calls to bearing houses too.

So both stock bearings, front and rear, for the POPO are made BY KML bearing. Does this make them the same better or inferior....hell if I know.

The fronts
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The rears
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One thing that kinda jumps out just by looking at these.....is the front have the .110 relief on either side of OD of the bearings. The rear replacements do not have this like the stockers do.
I will install them tomorrow.

Put them in Dave , and come to Brimstone tomorrow
and break them in....

They will be in tomorrow, but no Brimstone.....to fur away. Prentice Cooper maybe.

Nocerisdave wrote:

They will be in tomorrow, but no Brimstone.....to fur away. Prentice Cooper maybe.

Come on Dave Don't be a

My sac is small. Got them installed in about 2 hours today, and put about 15 miles on them,,,,,WFO woods miles. I rode the Rhino three days this week....I can honestly say my stock Rhino sux big uns compared to the S in every way possible.

Nocerisdave wrote:

I rode the Rhino three days this week....I can honestly say my stock Rhino sux big uns compared to the S in every way possible.

Dave , I concluded that fact , the first day i rode an S.....

I am glad you bearings worked out.....

76 miles today.