The HD Switch Bushing to Bearing Conversion Kit Includes EVERYTHING You Need to Rebuild Your Front Wheels. Most "High End" Machines use Wheel Bearings instead of Bushings. Here's why: Bearings Create MUCH Less Drag and Is Gentler on the Grass. Unlike Most Sellers, We Provide a COMPLETE Conversion Kit and ALL the Required Hardware. PLUS FREE HUB CAPS! The HD Switch Conversion Kit Includes Everything Shown: (4) High Quality Sealed Flange Wheel Bearings with Our Premium Grease Upgrade, (2) Hub Cap Retainer Washers, (4) Heat Treated Thrust Washers (Highly Recommended for Conversion from Bushing to Bearing), (2) New E-Clips and (2) New Hub Caps.
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What was writing to replace bushings is not true . theses are for only replacing bearing style bearing wheels that come with bearings not bushings . Lucky I have both stlyes of wheels
After noticing my craftsman lawn tractor was looking more like a lowered Honda civic. Both front wheels leaning inward at the top. I investigated, turns out the OG hubs are just bushings and worn out bad. Quick swap for the bearing kit, and she handles better than original.
4.0 out of 5 starsNo se ven los baleros de buena calidad, espero que no tenga que cambiar mi reseña por algun defecto.
Reviewed in Mexico on September 22, 2022
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Ya antes había comprado otros baleros de otra marca que al mes uno prácticamente se deshizo y por eso me anime a comprar estos que están mas caros pero que tienen mas reseñas positivas pero al recibirlos los baleros se ven de menor calidad que los primeros que había comprado solamente con el uso se vera si duran o no, los demás accesorios se ven bien y encajan perfectamente.
Front right tire of mower started wobbling and upon inspection, we noticed the bushing had been worn away. Decided to try a bearing instead. This kit fit perfectly! It's easy to remove the old wheel, knock out the bushings (other reviews and/or youtube has directions), clean and install these. All but one bearing went in by hand. The other, we simply used one of the old (no grease as it had all worn off) clean bushings placed on top of the new one and a rubber mallet to gently knock it inside the wheel hole. Cleaned the arm, replaced the back washer, added wheel, added other 2 washers and the clip. Easy and fast! Wheel is tight and hopefully they last a while. Plus, no worries having to pack in the grease!
Tips: The left wheel gave us problems when installing onto the arm. The bearing did not want to move past halfway. Upon inspection, noticed a black "band" on the arm. Other wheel did have this (worn off??). So, after trying to push the wheel on past the spot, we pulled the wheel back off, and used channel locks to grip and rotate over the blackened area to remove it. It seemed like paint of some sort but it was thick enough to keep the bearing from sliding easily. Honestly, not sure why it was there but we removed it, wiped the arm down, and then the bearing slid right on with no issue.
Plastic cover cap--leave in the sun to soften so it's easier to mold onto the wheel. There is a raised band about halfway on cover that should go around/slightly behind the largest washer to hold it in place.
Steps of assembly: Pull everything off wheel arm, including the old washer up inside the back "wall". Replace bushings/bearings in wheel. Clean off everything. Add 1 small washer to arm and push into back wall area. Lightly grease/oil arm Add wheel assembly. Place 1 larger washer next to wheel Place 1 smaller washer next to larger washer. Add locking clip. Add plastic cover cap.