FOUND! Tapered bearing setup for the C4 rears!
09-28-2007, 11:38 AM
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FOUND! Tapered bearing setup for the C4 rears!
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Needless to say, I gave them a call right away.
The manufacturer
http://www.wheelbearingsinc.com/
The Ebay Store
http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI...id=rlalone1544
They also sell through retailers.
I just got off the phone with them.
They have a tapered bearing setup for the C4 rears
The front's they're still working on due to the ABS.
They also know about the trouble C5 owners have with thiers cracking.
I told them I've got a solution, and I'm going to talk to their engineer next week.
If you want bearings that last ,,get tappered bearings. One of the companys out there selling these are Wheel Bearings Direct, the manufacter doesn't sell retail direct to the public anymore but there is a ebay site that you can buy from. They have standard roller bearings for $69.99 and tappered HP bearings for $139.99 and these will last,These are made in the USA. Here is a email that I received from them the other day when I was inquiring about warrantys.
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The warranty is one year. The HP is the same warranty. What the difference is between the two is the HP runs a taper bearing inside and the standard has a flat roller type. The HP typically out lasts the standard 3 to 1. Thanks.
I have two friends with corvettes that run autocross and they say the HP is the best they have used, I bought on there recommendation. WW
Quote:
The warranty is one year. The HP is the same warranty. What the difference is between the two is the HP runs a taper bearing inside and the standard has a flat roller type. The HP typically out lasts the standard 3 to 1. Thanks.
I have two friends with corvettes that run autocross and they say the HP is the best they have used, I bought on there recommendation. WW
The manufacturer
http://www.wheelbearingsinc.com/
The Ebay Store
http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI...id=rlalone1544
They also sell through retailers.
I just got off the phone with them.
They have a tapered bearing setup for the C4 rears
The front's they're still working on due to the ABS.
They also know about the trouble C5 owners have with thiers cracking.
I told them I've got a solution, and I'm going to talk to their engineer next week.
09-28-2007, 05:57 PM
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Wonder if these, at Summit, are the tappered bearings?
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
09-28-2007, 06:24 PM
#6
Drifting
Interesting that the part number is the same 513020......
Wheelbearing Shop
Search Result
Make » Year » Model » Options » Location » Review Item »
Bearing for: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette, All Rear
Part No's:
513020, BR930024
Description:
Premium Hub Unit
Weight:
12.00
Wheelbearing Shop
Search Result
Make » Year » Model » Options » Location » Review Item »
Bearing for: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette, All Rear
Part No's:
513020, BR930024
Description:
Premium Hub Unit
Weight:
12.00
