Best place to buy axle bearings?

[Denton]

I just bought my first 6x6, been a dream of mine for quite some time. It's a 2000 Argo Vanguard 6x6. I noticed I have 2 outer bearings that need replacing. Would you guys recommend a good place to buy. Also, should I go aftermarket or OEM?

[john swenson]

many members use buffalo bearings co. in n.y. they are familiar with many of our machines. you can get the phone # off the internet under their website. johnboy va.

[Denton]

Thanks, John. I'll give them a call. Would they have the seals as well?

[bryfsvt]

Argo Adventure is where I buy all my goodies - Also best customer service!

[Denton]

Thanks guys, I used Buffalo Bearings and Argo adventures for seals

[Coast2Coast]

I tried bearings from a bearing shop using the part numbers from buffalo bearings and I wouldn't recommend that. Long story short, the bearings are not the same as factory and therefore cannot be lubed with the grease zerks, so they won't last very long. I will definitely just spring the extra cash and get the actual argo bearings next time.

[curtisbyrne]

very true, they are not expensive at all anyways!

[Denton]

Well that's no good. I never opened them. Maybe I'll see if I can return them and buy the actual Argo bearings. Anyone else use the buffalo bearings?

[Mike]

Open the bearings and see if they have the grease ports in them. If so, then you should be able to grease them.

[Denton]

Ok, great I'll do that when I get home. What exactly am I looking for? Is it a hole with a ring groove around the bearing? I believe I saw that. I'll take a picture and post it. Thanks everyone!

[Denton]

[Denton]

There are 2 of these holes in the groove. Is this how it gets its grease?

[Denton]

What's this nub for?

[Mike]

Yeah, in the groove there will be at least one hole and probably two for the grease to go into.

[curtisbyrne]

how much were those? send a link if you can!