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jack casey

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For youse guys with front-mounted heavy stuff I came across this on Amazon - 2 sets ZUPAYIPA axk2035 thrust needle bearings with AS2035 washers, 20mmx35mmx2mm. May be an improvement over what IH put there.
Cheers, Jack
 
20mm ID is going to be too loose on a 3/4" shaft.

McMaster Carr 5909K33 (bearing) and 5909K46 (washers) are 3/4" ID, and as such would actually fit the spindle properly, and are US-made.

Note that the combined thickness of the thrust bearing and two washers must be machined off of the axle on either side where they go.

This is a pretty high-effort addition for someone without a mill. A properly adjusted steering box, greased (and un-bent) spindles, and proper toe-in will make one of these steer pretty easy.
 
20mm ID is going to be too loose on a 3/4" shaft.

McMaster Carr 5909K33 (bearing) and 5909K46 (washers) are 3/4" ID, and as such would actually fit the spindle properly, and are US-made.

Note that the combined thickness of the thrust bearing and two washers must be machined off of the axle on either side where they go.

This is a pretty high-effort addition for someone without a mill. A properly adjusted steering box, greased (and un-bent) spindles, and proper toe-in will make one of these steer pretty easy.
Good for you. I threw it out there to start a discussion. Got the idea from a facebook posting.
Cheers, Jack
 

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