225 replies to this topic

[Shaz]

Yeah, pinstripe looks good Ren.

[Ren-dog]

Its been there since i got the car. But i just cant get good photos of the damned thing, because of the deep colour and the current weather my phone just doesn't like it.

[Adam]

Ha! Fair enough. Looks good

[Ren-dog]

Its red as well... So i get extra powar.

[FR34KO]

wulda gone blacked out ones personally

[Xon]

i just cant get good photos of the damned thing

Probably because it's damned hideous.

[B4TT]

Probably because it's damned hideous.

It is just a run about though, get him to and from work.

[Morgan]

Would like to know where you got your $3 side indicators from.

I have the same ones on the SP20 and they're $35ish?

[TSG]

This thing would look awesome dumped on its arse with chrome wheel nuts on the stock steelies. And carbon vinyl wrap on the roof to hide the nastiness. Because racecar! Whack a cannon on it while you are there too.

[AussieTemplar]

Would like to know where you got your $3 side indicators from.

I have the same ones on the SP20 and they're $35ish?

My guess is rendong talking shit.

[RX25SE]

[fatcat67]

Clear indicators... cause they were like $3 on ebay.

Crap, you can hardly buy bulbs for that money.

• You can but an angle grinder for $20
• If your Dad is a mechanic, he should be comfortable with installing a bearing with a hammer
• The job only takes about an hour
• If you knew the bearing is crook, you should have bought one so you can change it when the opportunity arises.

This. Jase is on the money. Improvisation is key, but that generally requires a certain level of creativity.

Incorrect.

I used to do FWD bearing all the time without a press. Besides, the press is only useful for assembly.


All you need is some drifts or punches, angle grinder, a decent vice and a hammer.

Start by using the pipe and a hammer to knock the hub from the spindle. This will cause half the inner race to remain on the hub.
Knock the outer race from the spindle using a drift and hammer, check if there is a retaining clip first.
Then grind the inner race down on the hub, being careful not to grind into the hub itself. What you are trying to do is make the race thin enough you can crack it with a mild hammer blow. Once it cracks, it can be tapped off.

Refit the new bearing to the spindle (using the vice to sart it if you like) by gently tapping with a hammer and drift, then gently knock fit the hub into the bearing.
Couple of tips. Drop the spindle in hot or boiling water, and the bearing in the freezer prior to fitting. this will expand the spindle and shrink the bearing so they will go together a bit eaiser. For the same reason you would put the hub in the freezer and fit when the bearing is back up to ambient temp.




Note:
This method will also work with a SUBARU.

Jase, sometimes you've got to ask yourself, do people like this really appreciate the help you offer?
You are an invaluable asset to this forum, but this thread is like head butting a brick wall, with little to no acknowledgment of the advice you offer.

[Scott]

Jase, sometimes you've got to ask yourself, do people like this really appreciate the help you offer?
You are an invaluable asset to this forum, but this thread is like head butting a brick wall, with little to no acknowledgment of the advice you offer.

truth^^

[RX25SE]

Jase, sometimes you've got to ask yourself, do people like this really appreciate the help you offer?
You are an invaluable asset to this forum, but this thread is like head butting a brick wall, with little to no acknowledgment of the advice you offer.

Kind words Frank.
As this is a public forum, Im confident that someone may find it useful.

[AussieTemplar]

Kind words Frank.
As this is a public forum, Im confident that someone may find it useful.

I've always considered you as a mechanical God for SubyClub.

I wish I had as much knowledge as you (and some others), makes me want to get a mechanical trade and drop out of retail.

[B4TT]

Jase, sometimes you've got to ask yourself, do people like this really appreciate the help you offer?

I read all Jase's advice, I might not need to be using any of it right now but it is good to have on board because you never know when you might get stuck. Often times there are some real beauties among Jase's post that are well worth taking note of.

[Ren-dog]

Would like to know where you got your $3 side indicators from.

I have the same ones on the SP20 and they're $35ish?

Some guy was reselling them, he bought them and they didnt fit his car so picked them up cheap, they were like $3 postage was a couple more according to my ebay purchase history.
All i had to do was use the existing plug and swap the bulb, then nip a bit of plastic off the plug and it fit.

[Xon]

I read it, and need to do a wheel bearing, so it will be useful for me.
Thanks Jase!

[FR34KO]

Couple of tips. Drop the spindle in hot or boiling water, and the bearing in the freezer prior to fitting. this will expand the spindle and shrink the bearing so they will go together a bit eaiser. For the same reason you would put the hub in the freezer and fit when the bearing is back up to ambient temp.

shit, this part is FUCKKING 'ENIOUS (yeah i left out the G on purpose) Whenever i have two metal things that are bitches to put together, im accessing the memory banks for this gem.

And Ren, good find then mate!

[B4TT]

It was a good tip wasn't it. I did know of that one but I would be sure that RenDog did not and probably still does not as he takes no notice of people such as Jason with infinitely more knowledge on the subject, prefers to go off half cocked and complain when shit doesn't work out.