Wheel Bearings for Disc Conversion

Discussion in 'Small Block Tech' started by bostonbuick, Aug 13, 2013.

  1. bostonbuick

    bostonbuick Well-Known Member

    Hi All,

    I'm finally getting around to doing the front disc conversion on my '70 skylark, and have all original buick parts, except for the rotors, which i got OE-style hub/rotors except they're drilled+slotted zinc-plated rotrs. Anyways, what bearings are needed for these? I see a few different ones and don't want to get the wrong ones.

    Then to get the brake lines and start working...
     
  2. staged70

    staged70 RIP

    I got mine from rock auto and they fit fine
     
  3. bostonbuick

    bostonbuick Well-Known Member

    Thank you, yes, but which ones? The TIMKEN SET2 and SET6?

    CENTRIC Part # 41091002E C-Tek
    Front Outer
    $3.65

    TIMKEN Part # SET2 Wheel Bearing and Race Set; Qty 1 Required Per Wheel, 3/4" bore
    Front Outer; RWD
    $4.34

    NATIONAL Part # A2 Taper Bearing Set; Cone Bore=0.75", Cone Length=0.655", Cone Radius=0.046", Cup Outer Diam=1.781, Cup Length=0.475", Cup Radius=0.046"
    Front Outer
    $4.74

    CENTRIC Part # 41091006E C-Tek
    Front Inner
    $4.75

    TIMKEN Part # SET6 Includes Timken #LM67048 and Timken #LM67010
    Front Inner; RWD
    $5.08

    NATIONAL Part # A6 Taper Bearing Set; Cone Bore=1.25", Cone Length=0.66", Cone Radius=0", Cup Outer Diam=2.328, Cup Length=0.465", Cup Radius=0.046"
    Front Inner
    $5.51

    CENTRIC Part # 41091002 Premium
    Front Outer
    $6.08

    NATIONAL Part # R1559TV
    Rear Wheel Bearing PONTIAC AXLE (Only 1 Remaining)
    $6.22

    SKF Part # BR2 {Click Info Link for Alternate/OEM Part Numbers} Tapered Bearing Cup & Cone Set
    Front Outer
    $6.38

    CENTRIC Part # 41091006 Premium
    Front Inner
    $6.96

    SKF Part # BR6 {Click Info Link for Alternate/OEM Part Numbers} Tapered Bearing Cup & Cone Set
    Front Inner
    $7.32

    TIMKEN Part # 5707 1.4016 in. Bore; 0.698 in. Width
    Rear; RWD; 12 Bolt Axle Hsg. Cover
    $11.17

    NATIONAL Part # A9 Cylindrical Bearing
    Rear
    $19.11

    TIMKEN Part # TRP1563TAV
    Rear; RWD; 12 Bolt Axle Hsg. Cover; Opt. Axle Rpr Brg. Replaces O.E. Brg & Seal. Design May Utilize One or Two Seals. May not work with Traction Control
     
  4. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Paul,
    You need one front inner, and one front outer, as well as a grease seal. Some of those listed bearings are obviously rear axle bearings. Just pick one front inner, and one front outer. They should be the same, just different manufacturers. Yes, the Timken SET 2 and 6. Don't forget the grease seals, TIMKEN Part # 8705S, you need one for each side.
     
  5. bostonbuick

    bostonbuick Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the clarification, I just wasn't sure if there were differences in the parts. Big help :)
     

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