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Old Aug 23, 2014 | 08:14 AM
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7.5" 10 bolt preload?
Hi, what's the bearing preload (crushwasher part) for a 10bolt 7.5" ?
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Re: 7.5" 10 bolt preload?
About 19 inch pounds for new bearings, 10 for used.
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Old Aug 23, 2014 | 11:11 AM
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Re: 7.5" 10 bolt preload?
And backlash is between 0.006-0.01"?
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Old Aug 23, 2014 | 08:49 PM
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Re: 7.5" 10 bolt preload?
Depends on the gear. Most of the old 5 step gears take about .007 to .009. Check the instruction sheet that came with the gears.
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