Author Topic: Wheel Bearings & Sky's Widening Kit? (Read 4229 times)

wampum · « **on:** Oct 17, 2008, 12:31:22 PM »

I bought new wheel bearings from Marlin, for my 85 solid axle. I want to know if they can be used in the IFS wheel hubs? Specifically if I wanted to use Sky's Widening Kit. In the kit, you use the solid axle spindle, but IFS wheel hubs. So, wouldn't the bearings be similar, if not exactly the same?

kneedownnate · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 17, 2008, 12:47:51 PM »

Yes, but a quick call to any auto parts store could have answered the question too. All you do is ask them to cross reference the part numbers

Duffil · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 17, 2008, 12:59:12 PM »

yes they are the same

wampum · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 17, 2008, 01:01:41 PM »

Thanks guys. I appreciate the info.
Now the question is whether or not I want to spend $230 on the Kit. $:-\$

Duffil · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 17, 2008, 01:06:08 PM »

Quote from: Wampum on Oct 17, 2008, 01:01:41 PM

Thanks guys. I appreciate the info.
Now the question is whether or not I want to spend $230 on the Kit. $:-\$

yes you do.

wampum · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 17, 2008, 01:11:29 PM »

Quote from: Duffil on Oct 17, 2008, 01:06:08 PM

yes you do.

I think you are right. That extra width would be really nice...

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 17, 2008, 05:58:25 PM »

No you don't.... it's a huge waste of money. Use fj-40/80 rotors on ifs hubs and put the caliper on the outside of the knuckle rather than the inside like stock.

I'm still running the same setup to this day. Same bolts, same calipers etc etc etc. not a single issue at all and I'm running 42's now and it still works great...

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=7449.0

Duffil · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 17, 2008, 06:05:08 PM »

as soon as I saw that you posted I knew what you had said.

I still don't like that idea. regardless.

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 17, 2008, 06:07:40 PM »

Like it or not there is not a problem with it at all. The forces are still the same just moved out a bit. I can still lock the brakes with no issue other than leaving rubber on the road.

wampum · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 17, 2008, 06:49:26 PM »

Quote from: WHITE_TRASH on Oct 17, 2008, 05:58:25 PM

No you don't.... it's a huge waste of money. Use fj-40/80 rotors on ifs hubs and put the caliper on the outside of the knuckle rather than the inside like stock.

I'm still running the same setup to this day. Same bolts, same calipers etc etc etc. not a single issue at all and I'm running 42's now and it still works great...

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=7449.0

can you run FJ60 rotors or not? because I already have brand new fj60 rotors

OOPS · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 17, 2008, 07:39:18 PM »

Quote from: Duffil on Oct 17, 2008, 06:05:08 PM

as soon as I saw that you posted I knew what you had said. I still don't like that idea. regardless.

Ditto!!!!!

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 17, 2008, 08:25:08 PM »

Quote from: Wampum on Oct 17, 2008, 06:49:26 PM

can you run FJ60 rotors or not? because I already have brand new fj60 rotors

Yup, no problem with those.

Wermz84 · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 17, 2008, 10:22:36 PM »

Hmmm. I should really install mine!

Thomas P · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 17, 2008, 11:03:38 PM »

yeah but its not a waste of money if he wants the added width right?

jimbo74 · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 17, 2008, 11:11:24 PM »

Quote from: 1985efiyota on Oct 17, 2008, 11:03:38 PM

yeah but its not a waste of money if he wants the added width right?

that isnt the issue @ hand, white trash has gone wider, and without the kit...... he reports no adverse effects of his setup, but many people dont trust it's design....

remember, it's up to you what you want to do to your truck.

we currently have a saying for rappeling, you tie it, you ride it.....

DAWGTOY · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 20, 2008, 09:14:16 AM »

i run the exact same setup as white trash. no problems whatsoever in 3 years
of hard use. i say its a good system to use.

dawgtoy

Thomas P · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 20, 2008, 10:23:27 PM »

anyways back to the topic at hand........ i just did the widening kit tonight, and put my new wheel bearings in from a 1985 front axle master rebuild kit that I bought from marlin, so yes the bearings do fit and are the exact same as the old IFS ones

wampum · « **Reply #17 on:** Oct 21, 2008, 03:28:33 AM »

Quote from: 1985efiyota on Oct 20, 2008, 10:23:27 PM

anyways back to the topic at hand........ i just did the widening kit tonight, and put my new wheel bearings in from a 1985 front axle master rebuild kit that I bought from marlin, so yes the bearings do fit and are the exact same as the old IFS ones

that's good news. especially if you got your bearings from marlin, because thats where I got mine. do you run a 86+ axle?

Thomas P · « **Reply #18 on:** Oct 21, 2008, 07:15:55 AM »

yeah i have an 86 rear axle, but im leaning towards getting a taco rear end because im planning on running my front 1.50" wheel spacers with the widening kit.

wampum · « **Reply #19 on:** Oct 21, 2008, 11:52:58 AM »

That will be nice and wide. What kind of backspacing do your wheels have?

Thomas P · « **Reply #20 on:** Oct 21, 2008, 10:10:47 PM »

i think they are 2.50", the most i could get from les schwab

wampum · « **Reply #21 on:** Oct 21, 2008, 10:44:36 PM »

gonna be nice and wide once you get everything set up. you got a pic of your stance?

Thomas P · « **Reply #22 on:** Oct 22, 2008, 07:22:41 AM »

no pics yet, still rebuilding the other side of the axle

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