sealed bearings vs open on solid axle?
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sealed bearings vs open on solid axle?
I am rebuilding my 1993 350l polaris 4x4.
I currently have the front and center carriers out and the rear housing apart.
I am going to put in new bearings and seals.
The bearings are, currently, sealed on one side to allow greasing from a zerk.
What would you think about replacing the bearing with a bearing that is completely sealed?
I would think that would be better since it would not require maintenance. But why would'nt polaris do that in the first place...
Lets hear what you think. Thanks
I currently have the front and center carriers out and the rear housing apart.
I am going to put in new bearings and seals.
The bearings are, currently, sealed on one side to allow greasing from a zerk.
What would you think about replacing the bearing with a bearing that is completely sealed?
I would think that would be better since it would not require maintenance. But why would'nt polaris do that in the first place...
Lets hear what you think. Thanks
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there is a problem with what they call "sealed bearings" those seals come out very easily with a small screwdriver to pry them out. those are really only dust seals. water and other free flowing contaminates still get inside the bearings a greasable bearings is much better for this application that way if anything does get inside of them, a good greasing will push it out
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