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jamesrulz

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My left rear wheel has a bit of wobble in it, when jacked up off the ground, you can feel the play, Lenny said something about it, I believe he said silver bullet had some better ones. We need these two guys to post. I don't know if my outer ring of the bearing is moving or if it's just the play between inner and outer races.

Kinarfi

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I was wondering if anyone knows if there are wheel bearings available that are better then stock?

The stock wheel bearings are a double ball bearing. In other words, One outside race with two ball bearings each with it's own race on the inside. The problem with this is that the two bearings are so close together that they can't provide proper side support (the ability to hold the forces when the wheel is being pushed sidewise like when sliding sidewise). Also ball bearings have much less contact area in the bearing then roller bearings giving roller bearings about 2-1/2 times more support strength. I've converted mine to use two seperate roller bearings but it required a lot of custom machining. Mine now stays tight and I'm happy with the outcome. This is the best way to go if you can do the machining because you can keep the bearings the maximum available distance apart. Most people can't do this without spending a lot of money so I would then suggest that you take your old double bearings to a bearing supply house and see if they can substitute it with a double roller bearing or contact Silver Bullet as he has double roller bearings for this application. When replacing the bearings, be sure to clean the surfaces between the bearing and it's housing with a good degreaser like acetone or Dawn dish soap. My housing was a spec too large for the stock bearing allowing the outer race to spin in its housing. After cleaning use loctite to secure the bearing in its housing to prevent spinning. If you do happen to find two seperate roller bearings that will fit, be sure to install them so the roller cage faces to the inside (small sides of the bearings facing each other). Also be sure to use the proper shims in between the bearings and outside to allow for the bearings to be clamped together without play when installing the large nut on the end of the axle. The hub should turn with slight resistance from bearing tightness but not turn stiff. Just like when you adjust the front wheel bearings on your car.

Lenny

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Hi Silverbullet

We carry all the bearings for Joyners for the Troopers we have a bearing that is a double row tapered roller bearing coming soon. We try to get the best products we can get.We are getting products from Japan and the USA.Forged Pistons low compression and normal compression. Custom head gaskets for 1100CC.We now carry clutch kits from Japan better quality the stock clutchs and cost less.We are looking for ball joints for Trooper Renegade spyders.Hope to have news soon.We are Going to merge with Team Joyner Parts.This will add some parts we could not get before.We hope to have parts to keep Joyners up and running for the future we Love Joyners To

Thank You

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HI Silverbullet

We have made a bearing for Troopers it is a Dual Taperd Roller bearing .It is not the ball bearing like Joyners are.Comes With a 1 year warrinty

Hello Silverbullet. Sure wish you would put the cost in your emails when you share a new product with us.

Thanks,

rocmoc n AZ

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Hello Silverbullet. Sure wish you would put the cost in your emails when you share a new product with us.

Thanks,

rocmoc n AZ

Hi Guys,, just talked to Rick at Silverbullet. He will be on later with prices. He also said he will give 10% discount to our members. has front & rear wheel bearings in stock. Still working on a ball joint solution, might be real soon. Rick is great guy,he is trying to keep all our joyner parts coming.

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