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Cruiser big end bearings

Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 6:35 pm
by rayndeb
Im about to do my bearings on my trusty 80 series cause they are known to fail..Is there anything i should look out for .. Im pretty mechanical but never done them before.Anyone done theres .. What brand of bearing is best ?? :shock:

Re: Cruiser big end bearings

Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 9:53 pm
by skid
rayndeb wrote:Im about to do my bearings on my trusty 80 series cause they are known to fail..Is there anything i should look out for .. Im pretty mechanical but never done them before.Anyone done theres .. What brand of bearing is best ?? :shock:



can I ask what made you decide to do them ??

was it recommended to you or was it making some different noises???

Re: Cruiser big end bearings

Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 10:25 pm
by mattscruiser
i did mine wnen i got her nothing wrong them easy to do sump just drops down they cost about $69 or about torgue settings on tapet cover solid motor with a 7 main bearing crank was told to re do them between 70 to 100 k it is cheper then new crank

Re: Cruiser big end bearings

Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 10:42 pm
by rayndeb
everyone asks if theyve been done and i dont know..they look at you like you just shot their dog ..it makes a rattling sound at certain rpm but it hasnt got any worse..just for peace of mind.. cheaper than new engine..and having it off the road with fu$#ed motor would suck..love your avitar skid wife isnt so keen :D

Re: Cruiser big end bearings

Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:43 pm
by Diorama
I did mine earlier this year and they are a piece of cake. Cheap insurance. Toyota recomend to do them at 100ks as they are a known weak point. I had 127ks on the clock and there was bits of white metal missing. Just don't buy the bearings from Toyota they quoted me the earth for mine.

Re: Cruiser big end bearings

Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 11:56 am
by rayndeb
where do i get them from

Re: Cruiser big end bearings

Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 7:56 am
by Diorama
I got mine from Segedin Truck & Auto in Auckland. I got the whole 6 sets for about the same price Toyota quoted me per bearing.