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Hey guys im getting a really good deal on some mags but i got an issue. The rear wheel is 3/4 timken bearing. I have a 1 inch axle. what are my options to get this to work or is it even worth it?? i cant find a one inch timken bearing to replace it with if thats even possible. thanks
 
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or is there a way i can fit a 3/4 axle onto my frame?
 
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bump???
 
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We just did it on a sporty. Just bought new bearings from a place in town. They were slightly narrower, like 6mm. But the id/od. Was the same.
 
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can you replace timken bearing? or was it the ball bearing styles u did.
 
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it has the tapered style bearing now
 
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Originally Posted by Jeremy Pyke
Hey guys im getting a really good deal on some mags but i got an issue. The rear wheel is 3/4 timken bearing. I have a 1 inch axle. what are my options to get this to work or is it even worth it?? i cant find a one inch timken bearing to replace it with if thats even possible. thanks
Have a machinist make you a pair of bushings that would fill the void where the axle goes through the swingarm.
 
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