John Deere LA130 Wheel Bushing to Bearing Upgrade 

Doesn’t dirt get in those bearings? Just asking, don’t mean to be negative. I’m talking about the ones for the steering.

@@ronaldnorris2179 Yes, the bearing aren't sealed so dirt can get in there. However, having said that, I watched a video of a guy that checked the bearings after 10 years. They were worn but still serviceable. considering the cost it is easy to have a spare set on hand just in case.

@@jameslester6785 Appreciate your response, thank you, I may try that 👍

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Is that what is called 'the poor man's power steering'? I want to put those on mine too so it will be easier to turn.

Yea I'd like to get that info if you could, I've heard of this upgrade. The issue with tight steering on these usually comes from the sector plate and pinion gear below getting worn and also all jammed up with grass. Thanks Waterman!

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ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ySXazpX2XP4.html this will give the links to the parts in the 'more' description.

Yes definitely, will last longer! Thanks for watching!

Didn't film this one completely as I was kind of short on time, like I said it's just 2 e clips and washers, undo a nut on the tie rod end, it's fairly straightforward.

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Yes she was very pleased

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Yes, will be doing a video on that eventually!

@@EliminatorPerformance Job well done fella. I will be making this improvement on my tractors. Thanks fella.

Love the kits and they really do work

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We'll have to check them out, thanks for watching!

@@EliminatorPerformance This video hit me since I have a L130 but it is a J.D. hydro drive. How much fluid do you lose threw the breather over time? Might be a good video on hydro oil. Don't miss a Sunday. Thanks

@@JRGood-mm9yu oil on this unit was right on the mark, drain and change 78oz 10w40 oil and filter. This thing had a full service, my customer should be pleased.

Motorcoach Tech it is the old man at EP here: i personally think that pulling the inside seal and filling the entire inside area of the rim opening where the bearings are installed will increase the life of the two bearings but only if the owner maintains pumping grease inside this area on a regular basis. How much longer this increase will be beyond the life of the bearings installed with both seals on is subject to the maintenance. Therefore, i would not suggest it especially when these sealed bearings with last a very long time with both seals left on but it is important to have the axle greased for ease of wheel removal if necessary. Lets see what Jake suggests!

I suggest just leaving the seals on the bearings (because it's a customers) and worse case, just replace a bearing. If it was my machine, then removing the inner seals and pumping the grease in there would be ideal. As the old man said, upkeep is essential. Grease keeps the moisture out, and keeps the bearings lubricated.

Nice video. My customers are too cheap and would run the worn bushings/axles until they fell off!

Yes just have to find the proper parts to use

You can if you want to, it helps prevent water from getting in. However, some of the kits sell steel spacers that take up the empty space in there. Really there's no need when they're 2-RS bearings (dual sided rubber seals). If there was a single rubber seal on the outer side, you would definitely want to Grease them!

You don't grease a sealed bearing, that defeats the purpose of this swap. Do you grease OEM non greaselable u joints for your truck?

Yes they use these bushings on the cheaper models, the higher end models use bearings. Same wheels, bearings can be swapped over for an additional cost. Thanks for watching!

My 2020 JD 170 ( I bought new) has wheel hub bushings (Not ball or roller bearings) that I'll be replacing soon since I found about 0.025" of wear on the hub shaft, Due to the factory bushings. I just recently added the Thrust bearings onto the Spindle shaft to ease steering. Very poor John Deere factory engineering !!!

@@unclefuddelmer8611 Good preventative maintenance move there unclefudd

I did not flip them, that's how they are on this unit,, it's a customers machine as are most of the equipment in my videos. I've never seen grease fittings on the outside of a wheel though. And yes, the bearings will work on any spindle/axle shaft, just check the dimensions of your factory wheel bushing, and then cross reference that with a bearing.

@@EliminatorPerformance I was referring to a Thrust bearing on the Bottom of the SPINDLE, not Axle Bearing.

@@gordbaker896 yes, I plan on doing a video soon on the poor man's Power Steering! My kit just came in

I'll use washers where needed, just get some .750 ID washers and you'll be fine

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No not that I've noticed. They rolled significantly easier, and you have to remember the weight of the mower will be pushing the spindle down on the bearings inner race, so the inner race doesn't move much. If it's too tight of a fit, you'll have a hard time getting the wheel on and off lol

the bearing is hardened steel and if it spins it will eat up the soft spindle. these bearings are made for interfearance fit not a slide on fit.

@@sgtlwh3485 yes the S series is above the E series, so they usually have bearings now. Little bit more $ but worth it for some stronger components.

You may have opened the e clip up, try squeezing it back together just a little bit with a pair of pliers. If that doesn't work, you may have to replace it.

I think you are talking about drive disc liner Stens #240-325 Snapper 5-3103, 5-7423, 7053103, 7600135, hope this helps. If i lived in Alaska i would deliver it to your friend .

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Yes mouse urine is very acidic, if left long enough, it can do damage to the aluminum block. I've never seen one worn through, but the aluminum near the coils (near the nest) was very oxidized and needed cleaning

It packs grease in between the 2 bearings preventing water from getting in there

There are washers and thin thrust bearings you can order that will fit on the top section of the spindle and at some point we will be doing a video on the part numbers and the installation. Thanks this has always been on our mind especially when customers never keep grease in the spindles and they dry up and get stiff.

No 620- number that we could find anywhere Ken

About 15yrs worth of cutting lol these were manufactured in 2007

@@EliminatorPerformance WOW!! Thanks

Grease up my shaft and call me Amy that made me hungry for more

@@MrJakethehouse greasing for subscriptions lol man's gotta eat

It really depends on dirt and use of mower but I’ve seen JD with just two years and allready damage spindles

For a couple hundred you can do this upgrade, thanks for watching!