Member Since: 27 Nov 2012
Location: Southampton
Posts: 2649
Let's Talk Wheel Bearings!
Let's Talk Wheel Bearings!
With Discovery 3's and RRS's now getting on for 14/15 years old, we are forever being asked for a cheapie, but rather than go down the cheap route, we have negotiated a volume price on this quality Optimal version, and a unique enhancement to the warranty period which conveys our confidence in the product.
LR014147 RFM500010 LR076692 Optimal 881717 Front wheel hub Bearing Discovery 3 & 4, Range Rover Sport (02/05-/)
4 Year warranty on this kit applies from 12th November 2019
Kit contains:
Optimal Hub Bearing Unit
4 x Retaining Bolts FC112146
1 x Hub Nut - Old type for original drive shafts RFD500020 (CDU1534L)
Hub nut torque has been reduced to 230Nm / 169 lb-ft, correct torque is important.
The retaining bolts are known to sheer if over-tightened so it is important to ensure the threads are clear before refitting and tighten to 115Nm
Member Since: 03 Sep 2016
Location: West Mids Walsall
Posts: 873
I like the sound of that offer 👍🏻 Shame I’ve already done one of themMetal auto sump & fluid change (3 hrs)
LR door puddle projectors (10 mins)
Tinted Bonnet wind deflector (10 mins)
All Intercooler pipes and Tbolts (2hrs)
3 injectors replaced so far (30mins)
Sunroof drain pipes both sides 2.5 hrs)
Rear discs, shoes,pads,callipers,flexi hoses, rigid brake line, n/s upper hub carrier bush and rear n/s upper arm (13hrs over 2 days)
12th Nov 2019 8:35 pm
Treebor99
Member Since: 16 Aug 2015
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
Posts: 3
Awesome, I could hear a brg had gone and sure enough found FOS is on it's way out. I know I can trust your products from other stuff I've had from you. I'll be placing my order to do both sides shortly 2007 D3 SE
2012 Freelander 2 SD4
BMW R1200GS
Matchless G11
20th Jan 2020 11:26 am
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
Posts: 3483
Re: Let's Talk Wheel Bearings!
Advanced Factors wrote:
Let's Talk Wheel Bearings!
With Discovery 3's and RRS's now getting on for 14/15 years old, we are forever being asked for a cheapie, but rather than go down the cheap route, we have negotiated a volume price on this quality Optimal version, and a unique enhancement to the warranty period which conveys our confidence in the product.
LR014147 RFM500010 LR076692 Optimal 881717 Front wheel hub Bearing Discovery 3 & 4, Range Rover Sport (02/05-/)
4 Year warranty on this kit applies from 12th November 2019
Kit contains:
Optimal Hub Bearing Unit
4 x Retaining Bolts FC112146
1 x Hub Nut - Old type for original drive shafts RFD500020 (CDU1534L)
Hub nut torque has been reduced to 230Nm / 169 lb-ft, correct torque is important.
The retaining bolts are known to sheer if over-tightened so it is important to ensure the threads are clear before refitting and tighten to 115Nm
Are you still doing Timken bearings? They seem to be the most recommend on here. Not sure I want to be doing it twice.
Whilst the 4 year warranty on the above Optimal is great, the labour to do them again isn't covered.An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
25th Jan 2020 2:14 pm
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
Posts: 3483
What is the general feeling on the forum.
Timken or these new bearings from AF?An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
1st Feb 2020 9:31 pm
F355GTS
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: North Hampshire
Posts: 849
I'd like to know too, mine are being replaced next week and they're fitting Timken at a cost about twice as much if theseMark
2nd Feb 2020 11:27 am
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
Posts: 3483
My feeling is Timken. But still unsure and surprised at the lack of response from AF.An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
2nd Feb 2020 11:42 am
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4519
I wouldn't try anything other than Timken. I changed my NS front 50,000 miles ago (and 4 1/2 years) for a genuine Timken, still as good as the day it was fitted.
Only my opinion though, others might have had a good experience with cheaper parts. Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
2nd Feb 2020 11:48 am
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20838
AF used to sell Optimal bearings
Then stopped
Now selling them again
Same as our local motor factors sell. Never had an issue with them in the past My D3 Build Thread
What’s the best value tool to fit these? Is there a generic tool or do I need a LR tool?
16th Feb 2020 3:31 pm
ronald.soak
Member Since: 29 Apr 2008
Location: London
Posts: 533
No special tools required.
33mm socket for hubnut, (assuming you have original driveshafts)
Torque wrench
Ratchet ring spanner useful for mounting bolts, socket to torque up same.
Wire brush to clean up exposed thread of mounting bolts before removal.
WD40 or other dismantling fluid.
Club or other hammer. DO NOT HAMMER DIRECTLY ON THE END OF THE DRIVE SHAFT
Old screwdriver or cold chisel to unstake / stake hubnut.
The brake disc and caliper have to come off and this requires bihex sockets and a TX50 bit.
See wiki forum under maintenance and also search for Front wheel bearing thread started by Rnclayton on 14/10/19.
Member Since: 17 May 2009
Location: Bury
Posts: 2089
ronald.soak wrote:
No special tools required.
33mm socket for hubnut, (assuming you have original driveshafts)
Torque wrench
Ratchet ring spanner useful for mounting bolts, socket to torque up same.
Wire brush to clean up exposed thread of mounting bolts before removal.
WD40 or other dismantling fluid.
Club or other hammer. DO NOT HAMMER DIRECTLY ON THE END OF THE DRIVE SHAFT
Old screwdriver or cold chisel to unstake / stake hubnut.
The brake disc and caliper have to come off and this requires bihex sockets and a TX50 bit.
See wiki forum under maintenance and also search for Front wheel bearing thread started by Rnclayton on 14/10/19.
Good luck
John
I take it the new type hub nut doesnt require any staking or retaining as such?D4 HSE Lux MY16 Club Waitomo
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