Where to buy bearings?

[martin_andy25]

Hey guys i was wondering where i can buy some triple sealed bearings for my 1996 max IV? From the info i have gathered they are 72mm. And should I go ahead a replace the flanges as well?

[john swenson]

martin, i've been buying from buffalo bearings like others on the site. 716 874 1720 . nice people ! johnboy va.

[jpswift1]

Many 6X6World members deal with Buffalo Bearing, including myself. They're great folks and they know just what to get for our 6X6 and 8X8 machines.

[martin_andy25]

Ok thanks guys!

[Gene Boyd]

I found Buffalo Bearing on the internet and they have a toll free number 800 699 8019. Just though I would share. Have a great day.

[Dan67]

Many 6X6World members deal with Buffalo Bearing, including myself. They're great folks and they know just what to get for our 6X6 and 8X8 machines.

Buffalo Bearings is the best. I have used them allot over the years and they have never let me down.

[Rusty-Gunn]

So I just tell the people at Buffalo Bearing I have a 2005 Max IV and they know exactly what bearings my machine uses? I ask because I don't know which bearing numbers mine uses. Thanks.

[john swenson]

rusty, they seem to be very knowledgable about the max machines. give them a call john boy va.

[Rusty-Gunn]

Thank you. I certainly will.

[akcrawler]

Rusty,

I wonder if the Mudd Ox/Max factory could tell you the part numbers? That is a newer machine so they might have it. If the guys at Buffalo Bearings don't know, maybe Max would be able to help.

[tbone9]

I got my bearings from Buffalo also however I changed it up a little bit and went with the bearings that have two set screws to the axle for the outer bearings as I've seen the lock collars break loose or just break altogether. The lock collars are more geared towards a one direction application. Buffalo doesn't stock these but they can order them. Here's the numbers if you're interested. Hope this helps.
Outer UC-207-20 R3
Inner UC-206-17

[Rusty-Gunn]

Tbone9... Thank you. Does the set screw style eliminate the need for lock collars, or is it in addition to lock collars? Thanks.

[tbone9]

Eliminates the lock collar all together. They'll have two set screws just like the inner bearings. Just put antisieze on the screws. We use this style bearing in industry a lot.

[Rusty-Gunn]

Thank you very much.

[Rusty-Gunn]

Regarding the set screws, would there be a need to drill dimples in the axles for the set screws? I ask because the Avenger we owned had dimples for the set screws on the sprockets. Makes sense, but unsure if it would apply to bearings. Thanks for all the help.