2WD Unit Bearings - for a "Might As Well" sub-project....

[Greg72]

Gents,

Need your help locating something appropriate. I don't know enough to get into the right "ballpark" on sites like RockAuto.com, etc.

I need to buy two unit bearings.... something strong and as compact in size as possible. Could be Chevy, Dodge, etc... don't really care.

Ideally, I'd like a good quality bearing set (Timken, etc) and I don't need the sensor wires for ABS. Wheel lug pattern and/or mounting flange pattern doesn't matter either (5-lug, 6-lug, etc)...

So basically I just need some help with some part numbers or vehicle application that might fit the bill. I was trying to search on older 2WD Chevy Trucks (1500 / 2500) since I figure those would be strong enough for this project, but most of the stuff I find has ABS sensors and run around $130 - $150 ea. I'm not sure if finding a non-ABS unit bearing would be cheaper or not, since the ABS stuff is so common now.

Any ideas or leads would be appreciated.


-G

 

[Fordum]

Not sure what you are trying to do, but for lighter duty stuff, try Northern Hydraulics.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200365118_200365118

For automotive, the first one to come to mind is Rockauto for a 2001 FORD F-150.
The cheap one is 4wd with ABS, but its only $70.79.

There may be cheaper ones, but I just happened to remember that one.

 

[sweetk30]

dodge caravan for years . . . . has them . and comon for rim pattern also. hell take the whole rear axle with solid beam and leaf springs.

i always figured thay would make a good trailer axle built . the spring hangers and shackle hangers even unbolt from the uni body if i recall .

otherwise lots of your fwd cars run bolt in unit bearings stuff .

 

[Greg72]

Rockauto for a 2001 FORD F-150.
The cheap one is 4wd with ABS, but its only $70.79.

Do you have a part number or link for that one? I tried RockAuto again but the matches I get for that description are more like $279 ea.

dodge caravan for years . . . . has them . and comon for rim pattern also. hell take the whole rear axle with solid beam and leaf .. .

Yeah, I saw quite a bit of cheaper stuff online, but it may end up being a bit too light-duty for a full size truck application. I did find some full-size unit bearings but they were generic ones ("DTA" and "Prime Choice") most certainly Chinese made...in the $45 - $55 range.

Ideally, I'd prefer an American-made bearing but I'm trying to keep the pricing at less than $100 ea.


-G


HA! My first ever attempt at a multi-quote reply...

 

[imiceman44]

I might be able to help if I knew what your plan is.
I understand you have a sub-project, would that be a suburban, or sub part of your might as well K5?

 

[mudbuggy]

So how heavy are you thinking like 6ooo lbs or 2000lb? I found some that the whole set is less then $80 from a US manufacturer, but I don't know how much is too much???

 

[Greg72]

My best estimate is that each one should support in the neighborhood of 1500lbs....

Higher numbers are better since they would give me even larger degrees of safety margin.

I'm not really interested in junkyard scrounging. The number one criteria is strong and compact...price is important, but it is a secondary concern.

-G

 

[mudbuggy]

http://www.championtrailers.com/spindles_n_parts.html

I was looking for a bumper, the dual swingers this place has the parts for a 6000 lb torsion axle. I thought that it should be capable to hold a 35" tire! Best part, not having to remove rust, clean metal ready to be fabbed up!!!

 

[Fordum]

Do you have a part number or link for that one? I tried RockAuto again but the matches I get for that description are more like $279 ea.

Strange, I don't even see one that expensive on that popup.
Try a part number search on 515029

You will get three results back. The one you want, is VALUE PRO Part # 515029
It still shows as $70.79

The Northern link I posted is rated at 1750# and is $55. Not a lot of safety margin, but if your load is going to max at 1500.......

But if you are like me, that extra 250 is not going to cut it.