Spindle bolt bearings Timkin T 83

Tacoma Bob

Tacoma Bob

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Redoing king pins and the "kit" I purchased has some shady looking bearings. I have searched here and my findings indicate the Timkin T-83 are out of production. Also I did not find any felts in the kit. Will any felt work or is there something special about the felts in the kit? Current thoughts?
 
Randy in ca said:
Mac's has USA made thrust bearings for $6 apiece. Where did you purchase the kit?
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Bought the kit from a regional supplier. I'm sure they will send up the two large felts. In reading Les Andrews and the forums the good timkins are no longer available. I would rather hunt for quality bearings than run the risk of beaing failure. I check Mac's out too. Made in Ohio or so they claim. LOL
 
Bob I have the bearings you need. are you going to the meeting tonight, if so I will bring a pair. John
 
jw hash said:
Bob I have the bearings you need. are you going to the meeting tonight, if so I will bring a pair. John
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Hello John... Yes please although inspecting mine they seem very usable. The re-pops I bought are so-so. What really chaps my *** is I borrowed one of the clubs king pin reamers and somebody chipped the hell out of several teeth. I don't feel comfortable using it. I also found 2-3 wheel lugs are a bit loose. Can these be re-swaged? I'm going to Thoes this morning to install new bushings. See you tonight. And Thank You.
 
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