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Wheel bearings
Making the most of the down time.
Got the hubs all off. I have to say so far they are the easiest hubs I have ever removed. Certainly a better job than on the old Ford Focus that we have. That was a poxy job.
I think I could have got a few more miles out of them but hey, it's only money.
Just waiting on the parcel from AF now.
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 Apr 2020 12:18 pm
knwatkins
Member Since: 19 Sep 2018
Location: Poole, Dorset
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Did you get the Optimal ones or Timken? I fitted an Optimal one to the RRS a few weeks ago.Kev
MY2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey
2nd Apr 2020 1:20 pm
Sea Raider
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I did the nearside front one.last week using the Optimal
2nd Apr 2020 1:23 pm
D&G
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Optimal from AF. Just waiting on them to arrive.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 Apr 2020 1:27 pm
Sea Raider
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Did you order the correct nut for the driveshaft.
I did luckily as the supplied one didnt fit
2nd Apr 2020 1:30 pm
D&G
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Location: Charente 16480
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Am I wrong and what do I need to check?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 Apr 2020 1:36 pm
knwatkins
Member Since: 19 Sep 2018
Location: Poole, Dorset
Posts: 716
According to AF, newer GKN shafts are 36mm, original and OEM shafts are 32mm.
If yours is original, it'll be 32mm.
Mine was 32mm and I used the new nut in the kit.Kev
MY2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey
2nd Apr 2020 1:46 pm
Sea Raider
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The one that came with the kit was the wrong one for my driveshaft. The shaft was replaced last year with a GKN from AF. Its the thread thats different
2nd Apr 2020 1:47 pm
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
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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 Apr 2020 1:48 pm
D&G
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Location: Charente 16480
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Sea Raider wrote:
The one that came with the kit was the wrong one for my driveshaft. The shaft was replaced last year with a GKN from AF. Its the thread thats different
Was your a 32mm nut?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 Apr 2020 1:48 pm
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
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knwatkins wrote:
According to AF, newer GKN shafts are 36mm, original and OEM shafts are 32mm.
If yours is original, it'll be 32mm.
Mine was 32mm and I used the new nut in the kit.
That was my interpretation but I get it wrong.....often.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 Apr 2020 1:50 pm
Sea Raider
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Original nut supplied in the kit on the left (yellowish)
GKN shaft nut on the right (silver)
2nd Apr 2020 1:58 pm
D&G
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Cheers, I am good then. I have the one in the kit.
What is going on here then?
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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 Apr 2020 4:37 pm
knwatkins
Member Since: 19 Sep 2018
Location: Poole, Dorset
Posts: 716
Common problem. Some just rip off and leave, others replace.
You need part RPM500200 if you want to replace. Personally, I would replace. It only takes 20 minutes to get the strut off.
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