Help needed - Rear bearing/seal/snap ring - 29 Banjo & 37 Wide Five Hub
 

Trying to figure out what rear bearing I need for my 29
Banjo rear axle, and what seal to match a 37 Ford wide five hub. Really can’t find any info on the interweebs. Was looking for an exploded view and found nothing. Not sure if I even need a snap ring.

Re: Help needed - Rear bearing/seal/snap ring - 29 Banjo & 37 Wide Five Hub
 

You can trust Mike Driskell (third gen) fully. I do not believe you will find one man that says otherwise.

You are correct about the repop bearings being prone to failure. Good - used Ford bearings are the way to go.
What is the inside diameter of the drum (seal area)? I did see your thread and failed to respond. For that I apologize. I ask the diameter to be certain you have '37 drums. They appear nearly identical to '36 drums. In '36, two different diameters of bearings were used. I'd hate to offer advice that would lead you to a mistake when purchasing parts.
Modern seals are available and the way to go. NOS seals are often dried out beyond good usefulness. Snap ring needed? I'd vote "yes". Ford was not known for spending a single cent if it were not necessary.

Re: Help needed - Rear bearing/seal/snap ring - 29 Banjo & 37 Wide Five Hub
 

Thanks @Kube, no apology needed. The drums are on their way, so no idea of the dimensions. I have 36 drums, but they’re all front drums.

Re: Help needed - Rear bearing/seal/snap ring - 29 Banjo & 37 Wide Five Hub
 

Years ago C&G had new rear bearings made with the proper hardened cages. I purchased a set since I was unable to find decent originals, and they worked well. I see they are out of stock at this time, but the listing description still includes the heat treated hardness of the rollers and cage: https://cgfordparts.com/products/rea...8393&_psq=1225

Re: Help needed - Rear bearing/seal/snap ring - 29 Banjo & 37 Wide Five Hub
 

Thanks. I think I’ll just likely get a used pair from 3rd Gen Auto, but also see he is selling new ones. Looking at the surface edge of the outer cage ring, it looks like it was CNC punched out. I recognize that pattern from time spent at a company that exclusively used CNC punch presses. If that’s the case, yes, I would assume they’re not going for a heat treatment process afterwards. With today’s laser cutting machines, I’m very surprised to see that CNC punched out.

Re: Help needed - Rear bearing/seal/snap ring - 29 Banjo & 37 Wide Five Hub
 

I would advise you to not buy any bearings or seals until you have the drums in hand and can measure the diameter required.
I'll also double down on bearings... buy NOS or good - used, NOT repops.

Re: Help needed - Rear bearing/seal/snap ring - 29 Banjo & 37 Wide Five Hub
 

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