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whitedog76 · 10-17-2016, 07:15 PM

I have MBS rollers in my 3600. They are beefy and good quality, but I was not pleased with the fitment. I had to emery the crap out of the spindle. I had to emery the hub for the race to fit too. The grease seal doesn't fit all that great either. Worst of all, I had to use machine bushings to take up the play.

Personally, I would stick with ball bearings. Less fitment issues and they roll easier.

10-17-2016, 07:15 PM	#11
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: 1956 Chevy 3100 front bearings (ball to roller?) I have MBS rollers in my 3600. They are beefy and good quality, but I was not pleased with the fitment. I had to emery the crap out of the spindle. I had to emery the hub for the race to fit too. The grease seal doesn't fit all that great either. Worst of all, I had to use machine bushings to take up the play. Personally, I would stick with ball bearings. Less fitment issues and they roll easier.