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[brebett]

Hi, I have to change a middle bearings on an avenger 2005 and maybe one back corner. Do I have to change both the inner and outer if one seems ok. Is it really worth the money to upgrade to hdi. If I do can I just change the damage one to hdi and later on change the others to hdi upgrade kit.
Thank you

[JohnF]

You only need to replace the broken parts so I wouldn't replace a bearing that is fine. Upgrading is your choice; I haven't done it yet but I will when the time comes. My plan is to replace them as they wear - just as you've outlined.

[Obsessed]

Hi, I have to change a middle bearings on an avenger 2005 and maybe one back corner. Do I have to change both the inner and outer if one seems ok. Is it really worth the money to upgrade to hdi. If I do can I just change the damage one to hdi and later on change the others to hdi upgrade kit.
Thank you

Hi Jack, that's a pretty good question.

The inner bearings will usually outlast the outer ones by 2-3 times so you probably don't need to replace them.

The new style bearings are much easier to install and are well worth the extra few dollars (approx $30 total)...in addition, if the old bearing was very bad, then the axle will have grooves ground into it and the new replacement OLD STYLE bearing won't have the same life span as the original one did...the NEW STYLE HD bearing does not use the same type of seal and will not make much difference what condition the axle is in

The new style inner bearing assembly is the same bearing 101-41 but heavier gauge flanges...if they are good they are good..if they are bad the bearing will "flop" inside the two flanges...grab the axle (with the machine turned off and not moving...just had to mention that) and see if you get any up-down movement next to the inner bearing...its probably fine and can be pretty easily changed later if necessary

Best of luck

Tim

[kghills]

Hi Jack, that's a pretty good question.

The inner bearings will usually outlast the outer ones by 2-3 times so you probably don't need to replace them...

...the NEW STYLE HD bearing does not use the same type of seal and will not make much difference what condition the axle is in

The new style inner bearing assembly is the same bearing 101-41 but heavier gauge flanges...if they are good they are good..

Best of luck

Tim

Thank you Tim, I was trying to research this upgrade myself and you answered a couple questions I had also.

Keith.