Let me first say, I know!


I need the part number for the inner and outer front wheel bearings on a Warn front hub converision. On a 98 TJ with 5 x 4.5.


Warn has been bascilly no help so far. And I can't tear it appart as I have drive it daily!


Thanks

Paris_TJ

Originally posted by pari_tj

Warn has been bascilly no help so far.......

I use to work at a parts store, and all by books do not have this needed info. Sorry.:(

But you would think with all that money you sunk into Warn that they would help! Did you buy direct, or go through a distributor? Try talking to a distributor rep and see what he can do. Reps use to be my saviors.
Goodluck.

P.S. I will do some looking on my end to see what I can come up with, but can't promise anything.
;)

"Could" the wheel bearings on a 72-86 CJ Dana 30, (or even fords D28 IFS) be the same bearings used on the Warn XJ/YJ/TJ hub conversion kit?

Going out on a limb here:flipoff2:

I say take it apart and look at the bearing. They are almost always stamped on there somewhere.

Originally posted by pari_tj
Let me first say, I know!

Well, if you know, then why are ya' askin'?!

As CJ5 said, take it apart (it will be good practice for ya'), check the bearing P/N's, then call up Berry Bearing and get some genuine Timken's for cheap.

cmk

Called a few contacts, and no help there. Some ancient chinese secret.

If this is a daily driver, then why are you still driving it if you suspect possible bearing failure?
If you're just getting info for spares, then thats different. But still, bearings do need a periodic inspection, wouldn't hurt to tear it down some evening or weekend. This typically only takes @ an hour anyway, thats including holding a :beer: in one hand.

Like Nike commercials say, "JUST DO IT.":flipoff2:

Originally posted by CJ5-man
I say take it apart and look at the bearing. They are almost always stamped on there somewhere.

Grease them while you're in there.

Finally after 2 hours on the phone for the 300th time with Warn i got the part numbers. 102949 & 501349 I think they where.

I got some water up in them a while ago so I am sure they need changing, and also got a odd wobble.

Thanks for all the help.

paris_tj

I just replaced mine.

Outer bearing cone: LM501349
Inner bearing cone: LM102949

One other thing:

Pack them with marine bearing grease

Originally posted by Erick Johnson
One other thing:

Pack them with marine bearing grease

If you can get ahold of BG products, go for it. they have I think the best automotive chemicals known. Their marine grease fights water and aeration better than anything else I've found. Sure it costs a little more, but there is no price on being stranded in BFE.:D