BEWARE OF CHEAP IMITATIONS!
It has come to our attention that certain "bearing kits" of inferior
design are being marketed as OE replacements. Such kits do NOT meet our superior specifications. Please
be aware of the following facts:
1) Stainless steel bearing kits are NOT an "upgrade." Stainless
bearings and races are SOFTER and will not last as long as hardened crome steel in high-load suspension applications.
2) ABEC ratings are irrelevant for suspension applications.
They are based on high-speed rotational applications (suspension applications are high-load/ low movement).
3) Generally speaking, "caged" bearings (those that have ball
retainers) are not the best for suspension loads. When possible, be sure that you are getting "MAX" bearings (also
known as "full complement"), which use no retainers or cages, contain more balls per bearing, and are designed specifically
for high-load, low rotational applications. Unlike caged bearings, MAX bearings are ideally suited for extreme axial
and thrust loads. Since not all bearing sizes specified by manufacturers are available in a MAX version, some kits
may contain caged bearings (this will be clearly stated on the individual bearing kit pages). MAX bearings are stronger.
For example, a standard 6903 2RS cartridge bearing has a static capacity rating of 477. The 6903 2RS MAX cartridge
bearing has a rating of 763.
4) All of our kits are guaranteed to be of the highest quality
bearing steel. Unless otherwise stated, all of our suspension bearings are ENDURO-MAX, the industry standard sealed
suspension bearing. All of our bearings are packed with the highest quality "Rock 'n' Roll" grease.
