79bonanza
1/2 ton status
ok well i put my new hubs on and new wheel bearings in it but the inner wheel bearing wont fit on the spindle. its the same as the one i took off ( same numbers stamped in it) how do i get it on
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inner wheel bearing wont fit....help
- Thread starter 79bonanza
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Did you by chance change spindles? There are two different spindles (uses different inner bearings). Measure the diameter of the spindle where the inner bearing would ride and make sure it matches the bearings you have. IIRC the smaller one is like 1.76" ID and the large one is 2" ID.
79bonanza
1/2 ton status
i did break out the mic to check the size and the new bearing inside diameter is 1.996 and the spindle is 1.999 where the bearing rides but they still dont fit. i know there it is suppose to fit on alittle snug but i dont think it is a press fit situation lol
Well, there's your problem, there's no way you'll get a bearing with 1.996" ID to fit onto a spindle that is 1.999". Go measure your old bearing to see what they are, wouldn't be the first time there was a bad run of parts from a manufacturer.
79bonanza
1/2 ton status
ok i hope thats what it is but it will be this weekend until i can get to the truck due to school and stuff. i must have terrible luck for two inner bearings not to fit and it be a manufacture thing hahah
Stomis
Professional Amateur
I'd bet money I could get that on there 
Spindle in the freezer. Benzo on the bearing. Drop right on.
But no your correct it shouldnt be that way. Take some emery cloth to the ID of the bearing.
Spindle in the freezer. Benzo on the bearing. Drop right on.
But no your correct it shouldnt be that way. Take some emery cloth to the ID of the bearing.
79bonanza
1/2 ton status
i was thinking of that to just try to get it to atleast fit with out a BFH haha
90'K5
1/2 ton status
Did you get a chance to measure the old bearing? Were you test fitting the new bearing by itself or trying to install while in the hub?
79bonanza
1/2 ton status
i didnt measure the old bearing but i did try to test fit the bearing then i installed it in the hub and tryied to put it on and no dice
90'K5
1/2 ton status
When you tried to test fit it before you put it in the hub did it fit?
79bonanza
1/2 ton status
nope but i figured witht the wieght of the hub and rotor maybe it would slide on easier or maybe i hade it all cattywompas and it would go on with the hub but it didnt
