Jeep project underway

[Mike K]

Link to the etching process:

https://metalworkforums.com/f65/t205...ne-plates-mine

[Mike K]

Been looking around for decent quality bearings at a decent price. Jeep diff carrier bearings are expensive, the local bearing suppliers here want well over $100 per bearing, four are required plus the pinion bearings . These are not particularly uncommon bearings, they were used in various other applications.

I have looked into buying online but it's a minefield. There are numerous Chinese vendors selling brand names such as NSK, NTN and KOYO made in Japan, some even have TIMKEN. The Chinese prices are very cheap but postage makes it all add up to approx. $30 per bearing. But you takes your chances dealing directly with Chinese wholesalers - they can take your money and then deliver low quality crap. There is a worldwide fake bearing market, TIMKEN have even marked their boxes with a shiny water mark. TIMKEN have factories in India.

The two Aust. jeep parts dealers ( one is NSW and one in QLD ) I am not sure what brands they sell.

RFJP seems to be low on stock , he sells the cups and cones individually which adds up.