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Add-on to Cmyles post about Tripod Bearings 1 Saabers Like This Post! Posted by Notnoel [Email] (#23) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Notnoel) on Tue, 26 Sep 2023 07:08:33 In Reply to: Re: I guess I'll give GKN a try, phil94028, Fri, 8 Sep 2023 17:14:12 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Not only are Tripod bearings still abundant, but a quick review of Ebay shows that you can easily still buy new GKN/Lobro CV joints for about $75 each. After tearing old my CV joints down and finding the bearings and wear surfaces worn (not shiny), I rebuilt my axles with these five years ago and they are still going strong.
As a hoarder, I of course bought an extra set of CV joints and tripods to enjoy a life of privilege (high on a shelf in a place of honor). One day, I'll tear down my used axles (also living the life on a lower shelf) so that I am ready to swap in an OEM-quality axle whenever called upon. Sure, rebuilding an axle with OEM quality bearings is twice the cost of the aftermarket axle, but you get what you pay for.
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