Bearing Source?

[Bruker 2]

It looks like I need to replace a couple of front wheel bearings on my Prestige. Where's a good source?

[Bill725 1,173]

I purchase bearings at a bearing supply house. I use good bearings as the Chinese are not quality and do not last long. I suggest checking to see if you can replace the bearings caps with bearing buddies commonly used on boat trailers. Make them easy to grease. Just measure the diameter that fits in the wheel. You will also have to fill the space between the inner and outer bearing with grease when servicing.

[Bruker 2]

I have yet to remove the bearings. Do you know what the OD and width is?

Are these what I'm looking for? http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-New-25mm-Ball-Bearings-for-John-Deere-Lawn-Garden-Tractor-Front-Wheel-Rim-/221551189495?hash=item33957addf7:g:XWoAAOSwDk5UGLIg

[PhanDad 3,613]

From reading this post, it sounds like Simplicity went away from a "standard", popular bearing for the front wheels like used in the Sovereign.

I picked up some Timken "made in the USA" bearings last month for the 7016H I picked up in September. They were $6.96 for a set (bearing and race) at the local auto parts store.

So why the need to change? Only metric tooling available?

[MikeES 458]

Does the Prestige have tapered roller bearings?? Or are they ball bearings like the Conquest?

[RayS 79]

They have ball bearings according to parts manual.

[Mike 0]

local Northern store, 3/4 trailer bearings very affordable

[RayS 79]

The ball bearings are 25mm bore on the Prestige. Was going to pull mine yesterday but didn't get to it.

[Bruker 2]

Only the two inboard bearings on the tires need replaced, the outer one are just fine. I ordered a set of bearings as show in the e-bay link above.

[RayS 79]

quote:Originally posted by Bruker

Only the two inboard bearings on the tires need replaced, the outer one are just fine. I ordered a set of bearings as show in the e-bay link above.

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