Setting the spindle bearing into the spindle> depth?

[Burt4x4]

So me and Jim Beam were working on my K5 last night and I/we may have driven the spindle bearings in too deep... ok compared to the old spindle it's in about 1/8" more. Basically I drove them in all the way! DamIT Jim!!
Do I need to risk injuring the bearing and pound it out some or Just F'it and move on...?

There is a very little edge to pound on so.. but being new and greasy it may move ok...

Thoughts!
Burt

 

[Bent77]

These the bearings inside the spindle that the axle shaft rides on?

 

[Russell]

I've always driven them in until they stopped moving. I've never had any problems with seals or bearings failing as a result.

 

[Burt4x4]

These the bearings inside the spindle that the axle shaft rides on?

Yes, the inner spindle bearing.

 

[Burt4x4]

I've always driven them in until they stopped moving. I've never had any problems with seals or bearings failing as a result.

Good to hear

 

[nvrenuf]

I always drive them in until the seal can sit flush with the spindle. If your seal is below the spindle surface it can't do it's job, I'd push the bearing back outward until it was right.

 

[Burt4x4]

I always drive them in until the seal can sit flush with the spindle. If your seal is below the spindle surface it can't do it's job, I'd push the bearing back outward until it was right.

Interesting, I have the "new" two piece seal. The seal is integrated into the trust washer. With this setup I would assume the seal could not "slip into" the bearing cavity? Yes/No? Maybe..

 

[Bent77]

So @skunked and I fussed over a set of these last winter on a D44. Our conclusion was each of us had them set at a difference of .25”

Unless these interfere, I agree with what @Russell said

I was able to pull one back out, but it is a risky business

How deep did Jim install them?

 

[Burt4x4]

Pics>>

 

[Bent77]

Oh I’d send it

 

[Burt4x4]

So yeah, there would be a slight gap between the bearing and seal = fill with grease

 

[Burt4x4]

Oh I’d send it

Send it? As in move on to the next steps and stop trippin over 1/8 of an inch? I'm not hip with the lingo

 

[Bent77]

Yes, I’d use it as is. The bearing is in far enough to not interfere with the seal

Progress looks good, how did the bumper turn out?

 

[nvrenuf]

Hey, that is a smokin sweet seal! I agree, with that type of seal it's all good, you won't have that vulnerable gap.

Is that seal something that comes in the spindle bearing kits now or is it something special from a specific vendor? I must have some!!

 

[Burt4x4]

So @skunked and I fussed over a set of these last winter on a D44. Our conclusion was each of us had them set at a difference of .25”

Unless these interfere, I agree with what @Russell said

I was able to pull one back out, but it is a risky business

How deep did Jim install them?

Jim was holding the hammer that drove them all the way in

 

[Abusfullofnuns]

This will bring you up to speed.

 

[Burt4x4]

Yes, I’d use it as is. The bearing is in far enough to not interfere with the seal

Progress looks good, how did the bumper turn out?

Roger that!
Bumper is "still in progress" = I haven't got crap done to it yet.. soon!

 

[Burt4x4]

Hey, that is a smokin sweet seal! I agree, with that type of seal it's all good, you won't have that vulnerable gap.

Is that seal something that comes in the spindle bearing kits now or is it something special from a specific vendor? I must have some!!

It came with the bearing kit I bought from https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/

 

[Burt4x4]

This will bring you up to speed.

LOL

 

[Ned Kelly]

I will have to get those seals too!
Still unsure if I will use spindle bearings or the spindle bushings.

What a hoser! Bob and Doug McKenzie would be proud of him.....Haha...go to 55sec on this one....