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Originally Posted by Shonen
^ I have an idea, dunno how feasible it is. You can try get a really cheap set of 8x22x7 mm bearings, gut the bearings, and use the outer race as a more solid shim. I believe that it's much cheaper (and probably easier) than finding a 21x22x? mm rod or shim. Those bearings are 7mm wide which will stick out past the end of the carrier; if it doesn't cause problems then I would just leave it as is, or if it does interfere with steering throw or suspension travel, then cut off some of the excess. I'm not sure if the ID of the outer race is 21mm, some dremel work may be necessary...but then again, you have over twice as many throwaway bearings as axles. |
That might work except that it would have to be 1/2 mm thick and even the outer race of the smallest bearing is at least 1mm thick.
I Have been going through all the different types of sheet metal I have in the barn and found that some zinc roofing rolls I have are almost the perfect thickness for the shim....I am still looking for something just a hair thicker though as I can still slide the bearing in and out a little easier than I like...it's snug enough that the bearing won't fall out on it's own but not quite as snug as a actual 22mm bearing would be in the carrier...it may work though if I can't come up with something better.
I'm thinking I'll ca the sheetmetal shim into the carrier so I don't have to worry about it working it's way out over time which I'm sure it will do if it's not secured somehow.