Can anyone tell me what wheel bearings Jayco put in their vans? I am heading off to qld next month and want to get spare to take with me.
Wheel bearings
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Can't give a difinitive answer @Andrewm02 . If Jayco use the same ones for each year, model etc you might be safe......
I got caught out with a boat trailer after asking the dealer what bearings were used. They said "xyz" so I got a spare set and when I went to change them 12 months later found out they were "abc"?????? Luckily didn't need them while on a trip!!!!
My recommendation would be take the wheel off and get the numbers off the bearings themselves... Also good time to repack existing ones before you go away!
I got caught out with a boat trailer after asking the dealer what bearings were used. They said "xyz" so I got a spare set and when I went to change them 12 months later found out they were "abc"?????? Luckily didn't need them while on a trip!!!!
My recommendation would be take the wheel off and get the numbers off the bearings themselves... Also good time to repack existing ones before you go away!
Thanks @dagree, I am going to repack them before I go away, so will check what type they are when pulled apart. I just thought someone may have known off the top of their head.
Only way to be sure as @dagree said pull them off and get the numbers, nothing worse than finding your spare doesn't fit. My spare set I packed it with grease then wrapped it in grease proof and vac sealed it, so its ready to go and will be protected from dirt, water and gunk, oh and add a set of disposable gloves and a new split pin.
Link to info: http://www.expandasdownunder.com/threads/installing-new-wheel-bearings.2729/page-2
Link to info: http://www.expandasdownunder.com/threads/installing-new-wheel-bearings.2729/page-2
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Agree that either chassis number or pull them apart to check are the only way to be sure of the correct bearings.
That's an awesome idea @Drover. Think I'll borrow that idea from you.
I'm not sure I would trust them to get it right, I'd pop one off and have a look to be sure, if they can't get the rim or tyre sizes right for the Compliance Plate and you can see them, then it doesn't bode well for what they have on paper for the build on a VIN number.
Many moons ago I used to wrap in grease proof then in some sealing resin stuff, graduated to a new invention that came out fold over top plastic bag which evolved into a zip lock then found Mrs D's vac sealer, best thing for pack an wrap of most spares.
Many moons ago I used to wrap in grease proof then in some sealing resin stuff, graduated to a new invention that came out fold over top plastic bag which evolved into a zip lock then found Mrs D's vac sealer, best thing for pack an wrap of most spares.