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PAT303



Member Since: 25 Feb 2013
Location: Australia
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Australia 1998 Defender 110 300 Tdi SW Alpine White
Swivel bearing replacement
My 24 year old Defender needs it's swivel bearings replaced, I have done it once with a kit I bought online and the bearings has only lasted 90K before they need replacing again, is there a kit that uses Timken or equivalent bearings instead of cheap rubbish?.
Post #965371 18th Sep 2022 9:10am
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Dinnu



Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
Posts: 3481
Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
I know Paddocks have them, with Timken bearings and Corteco seals. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #965376 18th Sep 2022 9:40am
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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
The late bearings have half the number of rollers that the earlier ones had. It is quite a sensible upgrade to try to get the earlier parts in order to end up with a stronger and longer lasting bearing.

JLR became a bit too keen on "value engineering" towards the end for my liking.
Post #965383 18th Sep 2022 11:28am
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