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canadianjeeper · 11-14-2007, 02:45 PM

anyone else have trouble installing the outer bearing on the knuckles ? i've got all of the others in except one. stupid thing wont go in. anyone have any idea on what to do ?? maybe try the freezer method ??

binaryterror · 11-14-2007, 04:27 PM

Mine on the original kit I bought when they first came out was fine. Also the ones I just assembled last night from the Axle kits (2) fit perfectly.

tsaun987 · 11-14-2007, 04:39 PM

Are you talking stock, rcp, or rc4wd?

My rc4wd knuckles took some time to get the bearings in. Just wiggle em and they will go

jwilli2213 · 11-15-2007, 01:42 AM

just get them as even as possibe abd then get something flat like quarter and use that to push down do it goes in evenly thats what i did and it worked great

canadianjeeper · 11-15-2007, 02:21 AM

stupid bearing still wont go in. i've been trying for the pass 2 hrs, tried the freezer method notting. tried to put something even over and give abit of hammer to it notting... its very odd that just the one wont go in.

it wont go over this

im just going to keep on building.. and think of other ways, or could it be that just that one stub shaft is fubard ?

Azrcguy · 11-15-2007, 10:12 AM

file around the wheel pin hole mine was the same way

Matt.k · 11-15-2007, 10:24 AM

There are several different sized bearings in the kit. Make sure you are using the correctly sized bearing, their is a size reference on the left side of the instruction page for that step.

If the bearing is the correct size then there is an issue with the axle. You can contact our customer service department at 949-600-8642 ext. 206 and they will be able to help you get the issue taken care of.

Thanks,
Axial

Cheatin · 11-15-2007, 10:35 AM

Set the axle with the thread facing up on a firm table. Put the bearing on. Slide a deepwell socket over the shaft the same size as the diameter of the inner race and tap it gently with a small hammer. It may just have too much coating on it and this will knock it away. If it doesn't slide down with light force then you need a new axle shaft-a-ma-jiggy.

whoops · 11-15-2007, 04:22 PM

mine popped right on

11-14-2007, 02:45 PM	#1
canadianjeeper Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: vancouver,BC Posts: 64	bearing install on knuckles anyone else have trouble installing the outer bearing on the knuckles ? i've got all of the others in except one. stupid thing wont go in. anyone have any idea on what to do ?? maybe try the freezer method ??

11-14-2007, 04:27 PM	#2
binaryterror I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 3,583	Mine on the original kit I bought when they first came out was fine. Also the ones I just assembled last night from the Axle kits (2) fit perfectly.

11-14-2007, 04:39 PM	#3
tsaun987 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 482	Are you talking stock, rcp, or rc4wd? My rc4wd knuckles took some time to get the bearings in. Just wiggle em and they will go

11-15-2007, 01:42 AM	#4
jwilli2213 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: vista - san diego Posts: 200	just get them as even as possibe abd then get something flat like quarter and use that to push down do it goes in evenly thats what i did and it worked great

11-15-2007, 02:21 AM	#5
canadianjeeper Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: vancouver,BC Posts: 64	stupid bearing still wont go in. i've been trying for the pass 2 hrs, tried the freezer method notting. tried to put something even over and give abit of hammer to it notting... its very odd that just the one wont go in. it wont go over this im just going to keep on building.. and think of other ways, or could it be that just that one stub shaft is fubard ?

11-15-2007, 10:12 AM	#6
Azrcguy Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 9	file around the wheel pin hole mine was the same way

11-15-2007, 10:24 AM	#7
Matt.k Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 365	There are several different sized bearings in the kit. Make sure you are using the correctly sized bearing, their is a size reference on the left side of the instruction page for that step. If the bearing is the correct size then there is an issue with the axle. You can contact our customer service department at 949-600-8642 ext. 206 and they will be able to help you get the issue taken care of. Thanks, Axial

11-15-2007, 10:35 AM	#8
Cheatin Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: No Cajones en El Cajones Posts: 495	Set the axle with the thread facing up on a firm table. Put the bearing on. Slide a deepwell socket over the shaft the same size as the diameter of the inner race and tap it gently with a small hammer. It may just have too much coating on it and this will knock it away. If it doesn't slide down with light force then you need a new axle shaft-a-ma-jiggy.

11-15-2007, 04:22 PM	#9
whoops Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: I wish I knew Posts: 39	mine popped right on

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