14 bolt pinion bearing search help??

[buckmtn]

I have a 14 bolt out of an 85 which has a different pinion support or straddle bearing than earlier models. Randys R&P wants like $63 for just this bearing. I've tried to cross it over in some bearing books at work but not much help. I can get the same bearing with a 1-5/8" od and 3/4" thick but the ID is what is hanging me up. A BH-2016 I think is close but the ID is at 1-1/4" which is just a little bigger than the end of the pinion. Anyone know of any other sources for this bearing cheaper than Randys?

 

[UPS]

# DC 57524 is the bearing you need. Outside diameter 1.625"(1 5/8") Width .75"(3/4") Bore 1.235" (1 15/64"=1.2344") Type B

Mike

 

[dyeager535]

Parts diagram shows 3 bearings for the pinion.

In order from yoke towards ring gear:

Bearing, Png Frt 7451155
Bearing, Png Inter 7451888
Bearing, Hyp Dr Png Rr (1985) 15595830

I assume, since only the one is shown as 1985, separate of the 1986+, that is the one you need? It goes on what looks like a little nub on the end of the pinion gear, correct?

Still in stock at gmpartsdirect.com, looks like it's about $50 to your door.

 

[UPS]

I think you could buy one at a bearing dealer for alot less than that. Maybe not though.

Mike

 

[rdn2blazer]

Thats the bad part of having the lame 84'/85' year small pinion bearing 14FF. You get a smaller pinion bearing that costs more. I have one too.

 

[BGKYK5]

Have you tried LMC Truck? I got a 3rd pinion bearing from them for like $25 (but that was for a '78 axle).

 

[buckmtn]

I haven't had much luck yet. Seems as though gmpartsdirect is the cheapest I can find so far. Looked at the lmc catalog but they list the same bearing to fit a 73-87 which is not the case. Might have to bite the bullet but still do a little more checking. Thanks for the help though!!

 

[1986chevfoley]

I have a 14 bolt out of an 85 which has a different pinion support or straddle bearing than earlier models. Randys R&P wants like $63 for just this bearing. I've tried to cross it over in some bearing books at work but not much help. I can get the same bearing with a 1-5/8" od and 3/4" thick but the ID is what is hanging me up. A BH-2016 I think is close but the ID is at 1-1/4" which is just a little bigger than the end of the pinion. Anyone know of any other sources for this bearing cheaper than Randys?

 

[1986chevfoley]

Has anyone found a solution to this problem, I've tried everything in the post above but no luck, everything discontinued.

 

[nvrenuf]

What about using a pinion support fr the common bearing? I don't think the pinion gear is different, is it? If not, then you'd just need to shim the "new" support to the correct depth, right?

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

Same pinion, it's the bore in the housing that's different. You could machine the oddball housing larger to use the common bearing. The '84-85 bearing is no longer available anywhere AFAIK, they're tough and expensive to find as NOS.

 

[wasted wages]

Can anyone post up pictures of the offending parts for future viewing ?
I have a 14 bolt, and have no clue what year it is or what it came out of.

This is a good thread for future reference for all....

 

[sweetk30]

the cast in 3rd bearing support inside the diff housing NOT the pinion support is the problem child here .

last few times i have seen a link to this rare bearing they want CRAZY money for sure .