I have not been able to find anyone that has the roller bearings for the front beam on a 64 bug. Any advice? How long to the plastic bushings last if you use them? Do all the bearings have to be removed to uses the bushings or can I use just one. Do the outer plastic bushings have to be reamed when installed?
The needle bearings on the 64 are the same as the upper ones on 66 and later beams. Someone should be able to get them for you, or try the dealer (part #: 111 401 301).
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******************************************** ********************************************we have them Wes. Prepare for sticker shock, they are $25ea.
John Aircooled.Net Inc.
sorry, meant $25/2
WOW that other price scared me John. lol It would have been almost less expensive to purchase a new front axle beam for $100. Although a lot more work. ;-)
$25/2 sounds like an easier way to go. Just pull the old ones out and press the new ones in. I have only done a couple of these and I used good used ones that I saved from rusted out beams. Now that I know where I can buy new ones...........
later, dave Reminder........ Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you have their shoes. Frieda Norris
the new axle beams have micarta bushings, not bearings, in them. The OEM bearings are much nicer, much smoother and less stiction.
John Aircooled.Net Inc.
thanks for the info John. ;-) I try to learn more each day! later, dave Reminder........ Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you have their shoes. Frieda Norris
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