Axle bearings

[Honda400rider14]

Hey guys my 400ex has a lonestar racing bearing carrier and I noticed there's some play in it so I got to looking on lonestars website and they want 85 dollars for a rebuild kit!! Is there a cheaper alternative I go with that will drop right in there carrier? Or do I fork that kinda money over for 2 bearings ?
Thanks!

[LxMxL97]

Hey guys my 400ex has a lonestar racing bearing carrier and I noticed there's some play in it so I got to looking on lonestars website and they want 85 dollars for a rebuild kit!! Is there a cheaper alternative I go with that will drop right in there carrier? Or do I fork that kinda money over for 2 bearings ?
Thanks!

I've always just bought their bearings they seem to last long enough

[CJM]

Boss bearing or rad manufacturing. last set i got was from rad and I was plenty happy. Yank the seals out of the bearings and grease the heck out of them. Try to put the seals back in if you can but they arent needed. Could also do pivot works.

[2001400exrida]

i've had good luck with the all balls bearings.

[LxMxL97]

i've had good luck with the all balls bearings.

Do they make a dual row bearing that will work with the lonestar carrier?

[DragonGunner]

Do they make a dual row bearing that will work with the lonestar carrier?


http://www.allballsracing.com/25-1401.html



http://www.ebay.com/itm/AB-Double-Row-Rear-Carrier-Bearing-Upgrade-Kit-Honda-TRX400EX-2002-2004-/330835594237?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d07568bfd&vxp=mtr

[KKiowaTJ]

For the time and trouble it takes, Id just buy a new carrier ready to plug and play. The LSR duel row is only $130 to the door or you can get a cheaper one. In the mean time if you run across bearing(s) for cheap, Then its worth it to rebuild and have a spare drop in carrier. To each their own, Good luck

[Honda400rider14]

Thanks for the info Guys! Ill just spend 40$ and rebuild it since there's nothing wrong with the carrier itself!

[Mtndew99]

I always try to have a backup bearing carrier with good bearings during the race season

[2001400exrida]

Thanks for the info Guys! Ill just spend 40$ and rebuild it since there's nothing wrong with the carrier itself!

smart idea. If the carrier is good there's no reason to spend triple the amount for a new one and bearings. After you put the bearings in keep your eyes peeled for a used stock carrier with bad bearings, you can pick them up for dirt cheap and then install new bearings and you have a backup.

[Honda400rider14]

Yeah! Might as well buy a extra 400ex cuz there the bomb!

[HondaRacing83]

Whoever said All Balls bearing is outta whack because they are cheaap china junk. Quadboss sucks too. Im tryig out east coast atv billet carrier and bearings now

[2001400exrida]

Guess I'm outta whack then. I have always had good luck with them but maybe I'm getting lucky.

[DragonGunner]

I've been using All Balls for awhile know....got them in my Lonestar carrier and they out lasting the original Lonestar bearings......?

[HondaRacing83]

You guys are outta whack Lol

[Stickman400]

I've been hit or miss with the All Balls I've bought. Some last a half a year, other last 2 years. Maybe it's just what I ride in but it's not like I'm riding through foot deep mud or water every ride like I do on my Rancher. I usually buy Pivot Works if possible or All Balls if it is significantly cheaper.

[buck440]

fyi a 250r carrier will fit a 400ex. maby a 250r parts will be cheaper?