Hello,

I have just taken my front hubs off and wanted to pop out the cups to replace them. However, before beating on them, I thought that I would check in with you guys to see if there are any tricks. Would it be safer to take them to a machine shop? There is a great shop in town that I trust. I definitely do not want to mess up the hub.

Thanks, Steve

 

Are you talking about the bearing races? If so, drive them out from the outside with a brass rod and hammer.

 

Yes, the bearing races. Brass rod? Is it the same to install them? Taping around to keep them square? Thanks, Steve

 

Always better to use a press to remove & install bearing races BUT i have replaced many with a dead blow hammer n brass rod.... jwj

 

Take the old bearing cup and grind about 50 thou off the OD, then use it to drive in the new one. I put the thin edge of the old cup against the thin edge of the new one.

 

Ross, That worked really well. I pounded them out with a punch, then used my grinder to shave off a bit and they went in with a bit of pounding on a plate over the old races. They are now back on the truck. Soon I will have the new steering box in, drag link back on and then back on the road. I hope to drive her some before the rain comes. I don't have wipers yet. Thanks again, Steve