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ClayW
10-12-2006, 12:11 PM
Hey guys,

Most of you know that im no spring chicken when it comes to Big Red's. My only problem is that I have ONLY owned 86 and 87s. I currently have 2 85's that im going to take 2 and make one. I have owned a 85 SX. My problem is this. The rear axle bearings are SHOT. I am wanting to order some new ones. But everything I keep seeing asks if its a early or late 85 model? The one im redoing has a production date of 4/85. The web sites say early or late, but dont tell you how to identify which one you have. I know that the 86 and 87 have the completely different rear drum and brake assembly. Is this what they are refering to? I could see them having slightly different bearings. Does anyone know for sure. This one has the early drum style on it. The one thats prone to let water in. Anyone? I dont want to drop $50 on something I can use.:beer

Clarification Needed!
ClayW
10-12-2006, 12:21 PM
Oh, and if you know of a good place to get the bearings let me know.
chris200x
10-12-2006, 12:34 PM
I got my rear axle bearings off Dads... He knows his bearings and has the best prices around.

I think the Reds are the same as the 85' SX.
ClayW
10-12-2006, 12:57 PM
Thanks bra. I called Scott and he pointed me towards dads. I emailed him earlier. Waiting to hear back. :beer
Howdy
10-13-2006, 08:30 AM
You need the serial number To tell if you have early or late model. I don't have the ability to look it up here, but I know on the fiche they have the serial numbers listed.
Howdy
TravEX
10-13-2006, 05:33 PM
Clay, how can you tell if it's the old style drum or new style? Were both used on 85's?
Howdy
10-13-2006, 06:23 PM
Clay, how can you tell if it's the old style drum or new style? Were both used on 85's?

The 85's all used the same drum. They did use 2 different brake arms in back though.

Looking at the fiche the bearings are all the same.

The difference in the 85 is the case. They used one style cases ( 41300-ha0-000 and 41301-ha0-000 ) through serial number FM063994 and then they used a different set of cases ( 41300-hao-010 & 41301-hao-010 ) from serial number FM063995 and on.

Howdy
ClayW
10-14-2006, 10:51 PM
Thanks guys. Dads hooking me up.:beer
bigreddaddy
10-15-2006, 12:30 AM
Can one of you post Dads website link, or spell it out?