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mshaffer
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Posted: 01 February 2010 at 4:30pm \| IP Logged

I had to replace a set of front wheel bearings.

After a couple of hours of messing with it, I wandered if it was worth doing it myself.

Any idea what a dealer would charge to do the work?

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Posted: 03 February 2010 at 8:10am \| IP Logged

Don't know but I bet you saved some pretty good money.

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Posted: 03 February 2010 at 10:40am \| IP Logged

all u need is a drill press.. to u can push/press the bearing in beats useing a hammer.. i just replaces my rear ones an redone by front ones.. ready to add some miles this year.

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Posted: 03 February 2010 at 2:23pm \| IP Logged

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArFC3xPHhGA

You can buy a similar tool for $45 puls shipping on the net

mshaffer
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Posted: 03 February 2010 at 5:13pm \| IP Logged

My tool kit was a 2" pipe, big flat washer, a hammer and a vise.

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Posted: 03 February 2010 at 9:28pm \| IP Logged

mshaffer wrote:

My tool kit was a 2" pipe, big flat washer, a hammer and a vise.

Thats what I`m talkin bout!

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Posted: 04 February 2010 at 8:18am \| IP Logged

Talk about gettin 'r done! If it doesn't come out at first, get bigger tools.

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