vcu bearings

well when i renewed my vcu for the 2nd time in feb .it came with new bearings ..and 2 mounths on there goosed so iv ordered some KGN one's form foundry 4x4.
thay lasted 2 mounths wtf why do companys skimp, still glad it's them and not my diff bearings as it sounded like it was coming from there.
had it on some ramps all 4 wheels up and my machanic use his stethoscope to listern and it the rear vcu bearing £32 set from foundry for KGN one's
my props been on and off more times than a tarts knicker's.

Hi mate , theres some ****e on the market , hope the new ones last , did you contact bellengineerig to see what brand they recomend ?

no i have not but iv read on here that GKN are the way to go

rhodie said:

no i have not but iv read on here that GKN are the way to go

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rhodie said:

no i have not but iv read on here that GKN are the way to go

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Be careful guys - GKN only make the metal frame / mounting - the actual bearing needs to be the FAG one, which I trust as being of the best quality.

I didn't know if GKN use alternative bearing suppliers, so I actually had the guy at Foundry4X4 open the GKN box to check the bearing in the red rubber centre moulding was indeed a FAG one. It was!

That was 12K ago - everything still fine so far.

Singvogel.

well if there not thay will go back

fag have been going many many years I remember them in the 60's when I was in the motor trade good stuff

Pic if a genuine LR vcu bearing:


P2281803a zPB3fEj

That's exactly the same FAG part numbers which I got from Foundry4X4 at £32 a pair.

Exactly the same as the original LR parts that they want £80 each for at the dealers!

It's also possible to press out the noisy bearing and press in a new one at a saving on the OE prices but @ £32 !! Maybe not so worth it and of course if the rubber mount is tired obviously change the whole unit anyway!!

Nodge68 said:

It's also possible to press out the noisy bearing and press in a new one at a saving on the OE prices but @ £32 !! Maybe not so worth it and of course if the rubber mount is tired obviously change the whole unit anyway!!

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I don't doubt. But for 16sqiud each GKN From 4*4 All new

MULDERKE said:

I don't doubt. But for 16sqiud each GKN From 4*4 All new

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I did say over OE prices!! The other advantage of fitting replacement bearings is the use of SKF bearings which are miles better than the factory offerings!! 6006 is the size!!

recived them today from foundry 4x4 and yes KGN with FAG bearings result

I think mine might be fecked too. When Bell changed my Diff mount, they guy (who was super helpful) did some jiggery pokery with around the VCU and the noise that was coming from it stopped, but he said something was loose. Whatever he tighted up has come loose again or is worn out. The quicker I get paid the quicker I can get back down there for a full replacement!

WLJayne said:

some jiggery pokery

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Brilliant - I haven't heard that expression in years!

LOL really? I use it all the time - don't even know where it came from.

A failed VCU bearing can cause rumbling sound a bit like a faster wheel bearing that is really hard to identify where the sound is coming from. The bearings generally make a noise for some time gradually getting worse!! But at £16 each are a steal