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With proper discounts the 30302 bearing should not cost more than 10-20£ a piece. And that is for the SKF / FAG or Koyo quality.
I can get them at work (Marine gearbox manufacturing) with wholesale discount for approx.10£ from SKF so the Bigjimny deal of 24£ for two KOYO bearings and seal is very good.
SKF and others does suffer from chinese copies alot so beware of that on ebay.
Not wanting to muddy the waters, but I'm not sure if the quality of the bearings actually makes much difference to the longevity on a Jimny kingpin. They never rotate more than 90° and failer is typically due too corrosion rather than wear. Next time I do mine I'm going to chuck a pair of cheap bearings in one side for a comparison.
Busta wrote: Not wanting to muddy the waters, but I'm not sure if the quality of the bearings actually makes much difference to the longevity on a Jimny kingpin. They never rotate more than 90° and failer is typically due too corrosion rather than wear. Next time I do mine I'm going to chuck a pair of cheap bearings in one side for a comparison.
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Probably true, allthough the cost isnt so high unless they are very frequent.. If we pull atleast the lower one and regrease it once a year (spring time?), or after some deep water/mud offroading, we would probably extend lifespan alot.
Don't bother Busta. I used some timken ones once they lasted about 6months instead of 2 years.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
Bellerophon (2024 grello van daily
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It's only the drivers side that needs doing is it worth doing both at the same time as the other wont be far behind.? And grease wise as I need to get some dose it need to be a certain type or will general do as can't seem to find a spec
Last edit: 18 Jan 2019 10:19 by Mole. Reason: Missed a bit out
That's up to you. I have mine about 6months out of phase on a two-year cycle because it suits my maintenance schedule between the two cars.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
Bellerophon (2024 grello van daily
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
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