MTFCA Forum

I see on some old forum discussions that there are, or were, axle sleeves from some suppliers that are .002 thicker. I'm rebuilding a few rear ends and have several Hyatt bearings near 0.495" and wonder if thicker sleeves are available. I remember building a rear end many years ago and having a difficult time getting the Hyatt in, nut all my current sleeves are the same thickness, except for some that have been removed.

Hey Doc - I try to find bearings in the .495 - .496 range due to the new, best quality sleeves being a smidge thick. Doing a friend's Ruckstell with new sleeves and am fitting bearings in that range - all my .497 - .499 are too beefy !

I recently rebuilt my axle and found the same to be true. I bought Lang's best quality sleeves, and along with brand new axles my 'better' rollers barely fit and felt way too tight. I ended up using .496/7's.

Thanks Steve and Kurt. I'll get some best quality sleeves.