520 axle thrust bearing source?

[ebinmaine 72,087]

Where can we get the thrust bearings, washers and top lock ring/snap rings for a 520 splayed forward front axle? 

 

 

Item numbers 44, 45, and 42 below. 

 

 

 

 

@Handy Don

@lynnmor

 

[Thor27 835]

Mcmaster-carr 

 

Edited Sunday at 10:49 PM by Thor27

[rmaynard 16,255]

Let me check. I used to sell them. I might have a set hiding somewhere.

[ebinmaine 72,087]

10 minutes ago, Thor27 said:

 Mcmaster-carr 

 

 

I have some coming. Thanks!

 

 

9 minutes ago, rmaynard said:

Let me check. I used to sell them. I might have a set hiding somewhere.

 

Bob if you have a set left to sell I'll take em. 

I have three of these axles to recondition.  

 

 

[rmaynard 16,255]

Eric, give me a day to look.

[ri702bill 9,264]

11 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

I have three of these axles to recondition.

Eric - how are the axle bores?? They tend to get egg shaped - top pattern is opposite of bottom. Are the spindle shafts well worn?? They can be welded up and cut to work.

I have done several axles where I drill & ream the bores for bronze bushings, and the center pivot as well.

 

 

 

 

[ebinmaine 72,087]

33 minutes ago, ri702bill said:

Eric - how are the axle bores?? They tend to get egg shaped - top pattern is opposite of bottom. Are the spindle shafts well worn?? They can be welded up and cut to work.

I have done several axles where I drill & ream the bores for bronze bushings, and the center pivot as well.

 

The spindles have some wear. Nothing major. 

The axle bores I haven't checked yet.  Ran outta energy...

 

We did one ream & bushings install. Maybe two?

I have the tool and bushings for the center bore.  

I'd have to get a larger reamer if the side bores are bad. 

[lynnmor 7,750]

I use the old thrust washers on top of the axle to take up some of the slop and to help keep dirt out.

[ebinmaine 72,087]

6 hours ago, lynnmor said:

I use the old thrust washers on top of the axle to take up some of the slop and to help keep dirt out.

 

I saw you'd mentioned that in a thread somewhere.  Good idea.  

[Wild Bill 633 874]

For thrust bearings, I recommend the Koyo brand over INA as the cage is better.

[ebinmaine 72,087]

2 minutes ago, Wild Bill 633 said:

For thrust bearings, I recommend the Koyo brand 

 

 

Do you have a purchasing source?

[peter lena 9,202]

@lynnmor  been using black vinyl  axel caps on the top of my axels , and spindles , got them on line , retains grease and shits out dirt / moisture , pete

[Handy Don 13,773]

20 hours ago, ri702bill said:

Eric - how are the axle bores?? They tend to get egg shaped - top pattern is opposite of bottom. Are the spindle shafts well worn?? They can be welded up and cut to work.

I have done several axles where I drill & ream the bores for bronze bushings, and the center pivot as well.

Hey, I think I recognize that axle! 

[Wild Bill 633 874]

On 6/30/2025 at 6:14 AM, ebinmaine said:

 

 

Do you have a purchasing source?

Johnson Bearing

[ebinmaine 72,087]

Could one of you find fellas tell me how to clean out the tie rod ends without damage? They are all tight. They all moved fine. They're just really gunky. Easy as brake clean or multiple sprays of penetrating oil? Then refill with grease?

[Handy Don 13,773]

My first reaction would be to check that the brake clean doesn’t have a bad affect the rubber covers--unless those are already out of the way. 

Some while ago I bought a can of the Lucas Red ’n Tacky spray grease with a straw for getting into tiny places.  So far I’m pleased. 

[ebinmaine 72,087]

3 minutes ago, Handy Don said:

My first reaction would be to check that the brake clean doesn’t have a bad affect the rubber covers--unless those are already out of the way. 

Some while ago I bought a can of the Lucas Red ’n Tacky spray grease with a straw for getting into tiny places.  So far I’m pleased. 

 

 

 

The rubber covers on these are not a true cup shaped boot. They are more like a saucer with a hole in the middle that sits up against the rod end joint. Those are easy enough to remove.

 

I've heard the term, spray grease. But I've never actually seen a can of it. Might be handy to have so I can fill up some of the cavity before I pop the grease gun on.

[Handy Don 13,773]

It comes out like a foam that sticks to anything and then the propellent goes out of it and it settles down to be a thickish greasy film. Looks like a wet wicked witch of the West. 

I wouldn’t use it anywhere I could reach with a grease gun or a small tongue depressor (my go to grease application tool)--too expensive--but just great for bearings and deep joints. 

Can looks like this:

Edited 4 hours ago by Handy Don

[ebinmaine 72,087]

2 hours ago, Handy Don said:

Lucas Red ’n Tacky spray grease

 

Ordered. 

[kpinnc 14,393]

2 hours ago, Handy Don said:

Looks like a wet wicked witch of the West.