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petew · 07-15-2015, 04:54 PM

I have a loud rear end in a 1955 Sunliner , sounds like pinion bearings to me. Seems that the necessary bearings are availible but I can't locate a crush collar . Anybody know where I might find one ?

rick55 · 07-15-2015, 06:55 PM

I would be surprised if joblot auto couldn't help.

WestCoast · 07-15-2015, 08:19 PM

check with van pelts

Motorhead6 · 07-16-2015, 07:59 AM

You can use shims and re-use the one you have. The issue is that you attain the specified minimum torque at the prescribed pre-load. It may take a time or two to get it right, but shouldn't take that much time and effort. Usually just add about .020" to .030" will work. You don't have to completely disassemble the unit to change shims, just remove the yoke and add shims until you get it right. You can get shims of various thickness at a John Deere dealer. Just be sure you know the inside and outside diameters of what you want. buy several just to be sure you don't have to go back.

Rowdy · 07-16-2015, 08:17 AM

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I have afew crush collars. Do you have the dimensions of the one you need? Rod

07-15-2015, 04:54 PM	#1
petew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mebane, NC Posts: 187	Pinion Bearing Crush Collar I have a loud rear end in a 1955 Sunliner , sounds like pinion bearings to me. Seems that the necessary bearings are availible but I can't locate a crush collar . Anybody know where I might find one ?

07-15-2015, 08:19 PM	#3
WestCoast Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: oroville calif Posts: 893	Re: Pinion Bearing Crush Collar check with van pelts

07-16-2015, 07:59 AM	#4
Motorhead6 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orange Park, Fl Posts: 406	Re: Pinion Bearing Crush Collar You can use shims and re-use the one you have. The issue is that you attain the specified minimum torque at the prescribed pre-load. It may take a time or two to get it right, but shouldn't take that much time and effort. Usually just add about .020" to .030" will work. You don't have to completely disassemble the unit to change shims, just remove the yoke and add shims until you get it right. You can get shims of various thickness at a John Deere dealer. Just be sure you know the inside and outside diameters of what you want. buy several just to be sure you don't have to go back.

07-16-2015, 08:17 AM	#5
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Pinion Bearing Crush Collar Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have afew crush collars. Do you have the dimensions of the one you need? Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!