Rear wheel bearings and other issues

[fairwynds]

That is looking great.

Quick question - how/where do you apply the Bearing Seal...? To the bearing outer shell or to the housing?

Have my bearings, the bearing seal (Loctite 641), a scaffold pole and a fat bloke.. just need my t-bar and 46mm socket to arrive and I'm ready for a weekend of fun!

Hi, when inserting the bearings I applied a smear of the bearing 'fit' (its more of a liquid than a paste) to the outside of the bearing shell, and the inside of the housing.
Also, top tip when applying the bearing/high temperature grease (unless you already own a Gucci grease gun already loaded with the right grease!) is to put the grease into the corner of a (good quality....ie not Tescos etc!) plastic bag and snip off the corner, thereby making a 'cake decorating' type bag. Works really well.
Good luck
FW

[StuM]

Thanks very much for that, much appreciated.

[fairwynds]

Today I have sent off 8 steelies and both trailing arms for galvanizing..... ooooh, tis gonna be like Christmas!










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[fairwynds]

Wheels and trailing arms delivered back to me today - lovely job too!
Roll on the weekend so I can get putting her back together......
Eight standard steel rims shot blasted and galvanized plus both trailing arms, with their new spring plates......






What dya reckon...?

[StuM]

Reckon that looks bloody awesome!

[fairwynds]

Reckon that looks bloody awesome!

yay! Me too! Cheers mate

[alewing]

Hi,
Have you completed this build yet? and if so how did you 'set up' the rear trailing arm geometry.

thanks,
Ashley

[axeman]

Hi,
Have you completed this build yet? and if so how did you 'set up' the rear trailing arm geometry.

thanks,
Ashley

i set mine up as best i could using a sprit level on perfectly flat ground, then i paid baxter when i was up his way.

neil

[fairwynds]

Hi,
Have you completed this build yet? and if so how did you 'set up' the rear trailing arm geometry.

thanks,
Ashley

Hi
I went to ATS Tyres - they have a bang up to date system - not cheap, but......

FW

[max and caddy]

All good stuff there...galved wheels are the future!

[HarryMann]

I set the toe using a long straight edge (about 1/8" 4' forward using the inner chassis as reference) and the camber by reference to previous marks on the outer forks. Toe was almost at maximum adjustment both sides.
Seems fine but will go to ATS for checks but not for adjustment.

Photo to follow

[waltraud]

That is a very patient job! I just replaced a resr bearing and new backplate but in an afternoon. Can't believe how careful you've been. Its all based on personality and approach to life ....maybe whether you need to use it soon as well. Can't wait to see all that assembled.

[HarryMann]

You might want to stick the inner ballbearing in with the heaviest grade of Loctite bearing fit you can get

[sages]

wow what an awesome thread, this will help me loads whilst messing with our new toy!! bloody brilliant!

[clinning]

Wheels and trailing arms delivered back to me today - lovely job too!
Roll on the weekend so I can get putting her back together......
Eight standard steel rims shot blasted and galvanized plus both trailing arms, with their new spring plates......






What dya reckon...?

How much was the galvanising if the steelers if you don't mind me asking? Do they have to be sanded and cleaned prior?

Marc