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Cris · 15th July 2010, 01:34 PM

Is anyone a bit of a wizard with Spherical Bearings?

I need to source some new high quality bearings to replace some knackered items. Ideally some rubber boots to sit over them would be good too.

There seems to be plnety of options about however my knowledge of quality bearings is a little thin on the ground so some pointers or even better a supplier would be much appreciated.

Most of my Googling is getting US websites (with Imperial sizes) or industrial suppliers...

If it's any help the rod's thread is M16.

tarmac terror · 15th July 2010, 06:10 PM

www.mcgillmotorsports.co.uk (Powered by CubeCart)

Try them. They have everything you'll need. I have bought from them before and can vouch for the speed of delivery and hassle free purchase.

TT

Chris Wilson · 15th July 2010, 08:07 PM

I use and work with these on a daily basis. NMB and Goldline are probably the best makes, both are expensive, but it is all relative as they last FAR FAR longer than cheap ones, and their load ratings often allow you to use a smaller size than a cheap make. Goldline are near me in Telford, Shropshire, NMB are available from the likes of Raceparts UK , see here:

NMB

Stuff like Aurora is cheap and cheerful, but I would only use them for things like gear linkages, not suspension or steering.

Cris · 16th July 2010, 09:17 PM

Cheers gents - went with the McGill guys as the other lot apparently don't stock metric sizes.

Just need a machinist to make up some spacers/reducers and I'm there!

Thanks again.

tarmac terror · 18th July 2010, 07:51 PM

McGill guys are great and are only 5 mins drive from my Mums. Next time I'm back up the road for a visit, I might pop in and do a bit of browsing myself...

TT

15th July 2010, 01:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cris Cris is slightly rippled with a flat underside Executive GTR Owners Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sussex Cars owned: BNR32, RGV, Runner Posts: 3,144	Rose joints / Rod Ends / Spherical bearings Is anyone a bit of a wizard with Spherical Bearings? I need to source some new high quality bearings to replace some knackered items. Ideally some rubber boots to sit over them would be good too. There seems to be plnety of options about however my knowledge of quality bearings is a little thin on the ground so some pointers or even better a supplier would be much appreciated. Most of my Googling is getting US websites (with Imperial sizes) or industrial suppliers... If it's any help the rod's thread is M16. __________________

15th July 2010, 06:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
tarmac terror tarmac terror is feeling the Syvecs love..... New Users Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hampshire, but Scottish through and through! Cars owned: Genuine R32 GTR; Genuine X5 4.8iS; Replica Renault Megane 1.6 Posts: 5,273	www.mcgillmotorsports.co.uk (Powered by CubeCart) Try them. They have everything you'll need. I have bought from them before and can vouch for the speed of delivery and hassle free purchase. TT __________________

15th July 2010, 08:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chris Wilson Chris Wilson is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shropshire Cars owned: R33 GTS-t with RB26 engine and Tractive dog box. And too many race cars according to `er indoors... Posts: 3,116	I use and work with these on a daily basis. NMB and Goldline are probably the best makes, both are expensive, but it is all relative as they last FAR FAR longer than cheap ones, and their load ratings often allow you to use a smaller size than a cheap make. Goldline are near me in Telford, Shropshire, NMB are available from the likes of Raceparts UK , see here: NMB Stuff like Aurora is cheap and cheerful, but I would only use them for things like gear linkages, not suspension or steering. __________________

16th July 2010, 09:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cris Cris is slightly rippled with a flat underside Executive GTR Owners Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sussex Cars owned: BNR32, RGV, Runner Posts: 3,144	Cheers gents - went with the McGill guys as the other lot apparently don't stock metric sizes. Just need a machinist to make up some spacers/reducers and I'm there! Thanks again. __________________

18th July 2010, 07:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
tarmac terror tarmac terror is feeling the Syvecs love..... New Users Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hampshire, but Scottish through and through! Cars owned: Genuine R32 GTR; Genuine X5 4.8iS; Replica Renault Megane 1.6 Posts: 5,273	McGill guys are great and are only 5 mins drive from my Mums. Next time I'm back up the road for a visit, I might pop in and do a bit of browsing myself... TT __________________

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