axle (rear) journals

[Gen1Pat]

I tighten the inner nut as tight as I can comfortably get it, spin that axle(it'll have resistance and be hard to turn). 2nd, I loosen that inner nut 1/2 turn, spin the axle again, then tighten the inner nut about 1/4 turn. 3rd, I spin it one last time to make sure it spins easily, if I need to tighten or loosen the nut slightly from there I will, then I tighten down the outer jam nut really good. And I never look back. Same thing as preloading the front wheel bearings of an older car or fullsize truck.

 

[Rhyno]

I tighten the inner nut as tight as I can comfortably get it, spin that axle(it'll have resistance and be hard to turn). 2nd, I loosen that inner nut 1/2 turn, spin the axle again, then tighten the inner nut about 1/4 turn. 3rd, I spin it one last time to make sure it spins easily, if I need to tighten or loosen the nut slightly from there I will, then I tighten down the outer jam nut really good. And I never look back. Same thing as preloading the front wheel bearings of an older car or fullsize truck.

I haven't looked at the rear bearings, so I don't know.....

Are they tapered, like your older car or truck reference?

-Rhyno

 

[beastlywarrior228]

Na it may help a bit if they were tapered bearings

 

[Gen1Pat]

If they were tapered it would but I just do it outta habit. And that way if the left side bearing moved out some after sliding the axle in, it will help to bottom it out in it's bore.

 

[mrjim0214]

I am sure there is a torque, but I just tighten them as tight as I can with a big adjustable wrench and check them once in a while before I ride.

there is!!! I found it!!! but because they expect u to use PROPER tools it a formula. i use pipe wrenches.............tight is rite!!!!! my freinds tape n zip tye them to. oh n by the way THANKS GUYS!!!!!! my axle issue n u helpin.....my warrior is now being stripped.......took off carrier.....well hell now swing arm....shock.....grab bar.....foot pegs.....and sand blasting all.....working my way to front OMG.....but its been easy so far......expect alotta help needed when i go into my motor!!!!!!! you guys suck!!!!!:haha:

 

[mrjim0214]

I am sure there is a torque, but I just tighten them as tight as I can with a big adjustable wrench and check them once in a while before I ride.

I tighten the inner nut as tight as I can comfortably get it, spin that axle(it'll have resistance and be hard to turn). 2nd, I loosen that inner nut 1/2 turn, spin the axle again, then tighten the inner nut about 1/4 turn. 3rd, I spin it one last time to make sure it spins easily, if I need to tighten or loosen the nut slightly from there I will, then I tighten down the outer jam nut really good. And I never look back. Same thing as preloading the front wheel bearings of an older car or fullsize truck.

yup u gotta it right, thats the way to do it, but NOW i wayyyyy deeper into it, strippin the old ******!!!!

 

[mrjim0214]

where can i get swing arm bearings?

 

[Gen1Pat]

I got mine from east coast atv, off of ebay. Wasn't expensinve and it came with the pivot bolt and spacer.

 

[mrjim0214]

ok , i found boss bearing so far ($8 free ship) just 4 pivot needle bearings, all others seem to b good, as far as paint was thinking of using rust oleum hammered gray, i used it on some rims b 4 , looked great! good, bad, options? sure id like to powder coat, but i gotta a disease (funzaloo).............................

 

[Gen1Pat]

I always use rustolium products. Never have had an issue. They have a nice primer that I use, too. Covers well, dries well, easily sprayed over.

 

[mrjim0214]

how do i put pics on my post? I was gonna
let u c my project as it progresses......dunno maybe u dont care lmfao

 

[bones]

photobucket is the best way make an account upload your pics and post the

 

[Gen1Pat]

You have to click the Go Advanced button on the bottom of this reply box. The add the images in using the icon at the bottom of page that pops up.