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27 Spline Dana 30 Front Warn Locking Hub Needle Bearings

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Allan, Apr 13, 2020.

  1. Apr 13, 2020
    Allan

    Allan 74 Renegade

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    Does anyone know where to find the needle bearing that’s pressed in the back of the warn hubs, they made a needle bearing back in the day, then they switched to a graphite looking solid rubber type? Pic attatched
     

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  2. Apr 13, 2020
    wally

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    nothing wrong with the "graphite looking solid rubber type". i've put over 100K miles on the pair on my '75.
     
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    jeeper50

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    wally

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    no, those are the seals and spindle bearings. the OP is looking for the bearing inside the warn locking hub.
     
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    jeeper50

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    OOPs my bad!
     
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    georgecj6

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    I need to replace mine too.

    The number on the bearing is Torrington Y246. I was researching and found that Timken bought Torrington. Then someone said that the number changed to B246. Someone else stated the bearing is obsolete. I did not have time to check Motion Industries to see if they have the bearing.
     
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  7. Apr 13, 2020
    todd hofsaess

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    I was missing a couple of the needles from my hubs and could not find a Y246. I went on Mcmaster Carr and used some PEEK 1/8x1/4 dowel pins for the missing ones. Fit right in. No report yet on longevity.
     
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  8. Apr 22, 2020
    Allan

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    Seems like such a waste, I can’t find a fiber bearing for one side, Shame on Warn for not making them available or in the rebuild kits
     
    Allan, Apr 22, 2020
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