sar4x4 Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 You tried, the original listing said Made in Japan. Now it's a crap shoot whether you send them back or not. Maybe try to research the brand name of the India bearings first, or are all bearings made in India crap? Or is it the principle that the ebay seller needs a take down? I don't disagree. Definitely post a bad review! My OEM Nissan Rogue front wheel bearings, not knowing where they're made, are known to be crap. Originals replaced under warranty, and then they went again. Next time I went with SKF. Don't know where they're made, but considered the best for the Rogue. Bought as 'Premium' bearings at NAPA. So my car is on it's third set of front wheel bearings, and it only has 170k! This not wheelin' thing sucks for me too! No predictions as to how soon I'll be on the trail. Always hoping........... Just wait till you see pictures of the deck refurbishment though! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted October 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 I've requested a refund. We'll see how they react once they see the shipping cost LOL. "India HAS somehow managed to master nukes and rockets, and not with a great deal of outside help." Seems SKF are made in Europe https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&ved=0ahUKEwi8pvGLodfWAhVq7oMKHW0NB_AQFggxMAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skf.com%2Fbinary%2F21-252392%2FCounterfeiting%2Bbrochure%2B-%2B6940_1%2BEN_tcm_12-252392.pdf&usg=AOvVaw3r_aHnzpOz4CYGC_cF_Hau ....there's the whole counterfeit market too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 3 hours ago, jay said: yeah missing out on wheeling really does suck!! Get me part numbers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted October 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Windshield is in, and it he made it look easy to install even with the bent frame LOL. He came to my house and only charged $15 + the $35 seal Next, mechanical safety...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Get 'er done! Maybe I'll lead M.U.D. from your shotgun seat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted October 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Always welcome to jump in... if you can handle the tiny space LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted October 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 Zuk has 2 hard tops. A plastic one that I ran last winter and a fiberglass 2 piece 'Rallytop'. The plastic top did well, but it's brittle, cracked and requires sheet metal screws for installation, which isn't sustainable. So, I've decided to try and resurrect the fiberglass top. The rear section is in pretty good shape and just needs some attention to the rear glass latch. The front needs some love as the back 'ridges' are steel rod enclosed in what looks like some kind of 30 year old epoxy that got blown out when the steel rusted. It clearly needs some clips too, so I've ordered some adjustable draw clips. If I can get it clipped in, then I'll tackle the corrosion....and seals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted October 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 IDK what the 2 big bolts are for...any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 I'm hoping to install my hard top this winter, for a change! I don't drive it too much in the winter, but will even drive it more spring and fall once I fix a couple other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted October 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Had a long overdue tidy up LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Holy $#!T , there is enough there to build another one . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted October 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 HA! probably...I have a 1.5 frames out back and fully populated front/rear axles LOL Not enough sheet metal tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 So you need an engine and a body, (maybe an aluminum repro?) and you can build a new one! And then start upgrading it to Toy axles and bigger engine and and and. Lol. It never stops. i have a few Scout spares. That take up room and probably will never use them and not worth anything to sell them. What to do with them? Even a spare auto tranny. (Dodge 727). If the tranny went I'd just have the one in it rebuilt probably. Why keep the spare? Probably 30 yrs from now my brother will sell the house/garage and the spare parts will go to junk! My oh my. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 20 hours ago, jay said: Had a long overdue tidy up LO That is some pile of stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted October 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Too true! I doubt I'll use 95% of it, but it's good to know I have it just in case. I also have 2 engines but they are downstairs. 1 is a smoker and 1 took a muddy drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted October 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 Feels so good to be legit!! The plate has since been removed as I didn't realize only 1 is required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! Cheaper too! Me next I hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted October 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 Save a lot of $ ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Next step for the ford maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Then we'll have an old timer's club.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 I mean vehicles, of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted October 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Zuk got it's 1st undercoat .....in 32 years? It's gonna suck working on it now, but hopefully it'll keep the rust at bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Wow, what brand? Neat filming..... Yes it's very messy to work on, a great way to get rid of old clothes. Wear 'em, then 'bin' them as you would say in the UK. It also 'may' also keep you from getting stuck, lol, or at least let the mud fall off better on the way home! Well, only maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted October 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 LOL yeah just slip slide off rocks. Bill did the undercoating...I think he uses Fluid Film and he soaked it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Bill does great work - he has done all of my rigs! IIRC it's similar to Krown - I believe there is a Mopar logo on the bucket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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