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Machined Bearings
Almost every "high end" machine uses wheel bearings instead of bushings for several reasons. Bearings create much less drag than bushings, which creates a much silkier ride. This lack of drag is also gentler on the grass. Bearings also fit much tighter than bushings, which prevents wheel wobble and damaging axle wear. It is common with bushings that grease will escape and collect dust that causes extreme axle wear.
Greaseless
With this conversion you will NEVER need to grease again! Our bearing inner seals are also removable for customers that want to continue using grease.
Complete Rebuild Kit
The all inclusive kit was designed by our engineering staff that includes 50+ years of industry experience. Our conversion kit provides all the required parts including thrust washers. It is easy to damage the E-Clips (snap rings) during this repair so we include 2 new E-Clips - Just in case.
Tough Precision Bearings
These bearings are built to HD Switch specifications that are designed specifically for this conversion. Our tough seal design keeps the grease in and dust out. HD Switch premium quality bearings come standard with Synthetic high wear resistant high temperature grease for long life.
Steve Rosenthal
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2025
Worked great and seems to be much better than the originals that i removed.
Tom
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2024
Very disappointed in this product. Two of the four bearings did not need to be pressed in as I was able to push in using my hand. In addition, the same two bearings rotated inside the steel rim due to the fit was incorrect. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for. Now I'll make a second purchase and get the OEM replacement bushings.
driedjello
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2024
Fits perfectly and I honestly don't know why someone WOULDN'T replace their bushings with these bearings?!?
Jennifer Lucas
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2023
So far these are a really nice upgrade on my ~19yo JD L110. I read a few reviews that said they don't fit a JD L110 and I read a few that said they do fit a JD L110. I went ahead and purchased the set and I also bought brand new spindles since my last were worn down due to mowers manufacturers using cheap bushings. For those who want to know if they fit, well, they didn't. The new spindles came powder coated which also coated the spindles. I don't think a spindle should have any paint whatsoever, especially if using a bushing. I believe paint/powder coating will wear a bushing faster and cause resistance (just my opinion). Three things I used to get the bearings to fit. I used 150 grit and 220 grit sandpaper as well as steel wool. Since I had to first remove the powder coat I cheated and used a square (not orbital) electric sander using the 150 grit. I then switched and used 155 grit and 220 grit by hand. Careful not to take too much off as you don't want too loose a fit. NOTE: when sanding by hand use sandpaper with the rotation of the spindle. If you sand perpendicular to the spindle you will see the scratches so before you finish, make sure you smooth it back out with the rotation 220 grit. Finally, I finished it with the steel wool. It takes a little bit of work but is worth it. Hopefully, with bearings, I won’t ever have to replace the spindles. I also removed the bearing inner-seals since my wheels have a grease fitting. The bearings make a big difference from the cheap bushings. There is less resistance and very noticeable easier steering.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2023
Exact fit for my Mower application converting from Bushing to Roller Bearing. Wish I had done it earlier. Easy peazy.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2022
Fit John Deere LA145 tractor perfectly. Ball bearing kit fit perfectly. Installation went smoothly. Just remember when press fitting in the bearings do not tap on the inner bearing race only on the outside. Make sure you look up the part number on the John Deere web site to get the right part number to cross over for the kit. Every part you need for the install came in the kit. All this for about 1/2 the price of the John Deere solid bushings,
Earl A Morse
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2021
Hardest part of the whole operation was drifting out the old worn out bushings. Used the old bushings to drive the new bearings in. Steering is nice and tight again and two less grease points to lube.
C. Currie
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2021
Put these on my 1996 John Deere Sabre 1338g.They are fantastic and strong. My tractor has a loader bucket on the front and often carries in excess of 200lbs of load just forward of the front axle. These bearings have withstood the weight and use so far. I've moved over 30 yards of material and had no issues. Bushings simply would not hold up to this kind of use.
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