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    Spindle wear ring install?

    Having issues putting the new ones on. Tried the old bearing trick, tried heating them up. Am I missing something. Do they need lubed to go back on? Ive used the search too

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    Only ones I've ever messed with had an installation tool to drive them on with a hammer.
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    I wonder if instead of driving on with a hammer if someone has made a sleeve and kinda used the spindle nut as a press. Seems like it would work. Use old bearing then maybe a pvc or metal pipe sleeve then big washer or something similar then screw the nut on. Anyone see why this wont work

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    might be able to use a gear puller. Cheap ones at Harbor freight?

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    Well after a 2nd try im having much better luck. One thing i can say is you cant just square up one of these with a pipe and just hammer them on. It works much better if you can rock them on by hitting one side then the other. Old inner bearing and a pc of 2x4 worked best for me.

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    Did you rub your hand on the spinal and feel for burrs??? It does not take much to stop anything from going over the spinal. If there area a few burs, get a grinder and lightly file those guys off!!!!
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