tractorhogg 612 #1 Posted February 21, 2016 All the parts houses say this is NLA or discontinued part, not so ,here they are http://www.evdrives.com/product_p/np-646.htm 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,177 #2 Posted February 21, 2016 But I find it much better to use a shoulder bearing - like on the front wheels of most of the horses - along with likely to never wear out just might give a bit of more easy steering (our "D's could stand all they can get in that department) Will be a bit sloppy in the steer tube but I just take masking tape and wrap it around the bearing til it fits snug... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tractorhogg 612 #3 Posted February 21, 2016 The bearing is 10.30 at the golf cart parts house in the above link, but the robbers want 20.00 to ship it. I have a golf cart repair place nearby, if they can get it for 10 bucks I'll buy it, if not I'll go the wheel bearing route. I believe a good way to address the ease of steering issue would be to start at the point of resistance and that is on the spindles/tie rod ends, so thrust washers would be very helpful in reducing resistance further up the shaft, A narrower taller front tire/wheel is also helpful I use a 5.30-10 trailer tire/wheel or a 4.00-10 or 4.00-12 front tri-rib tire and wheel with a four bolt dexter hub. Its a 200.00 front tire wheel upgrade, but like many things we do, it is a fix once right and it will last forever. Never wrong to spend good money. i think I found the grommet, but if anyone has a line on that i would greatly appreciate it. Al Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
82Caddy 851 #4 Posted March 1, 2016 What's interesting about that link and part number posted earlier is you can google the different numbers and have different prices show up. I've found anywhere from 4.29-10.30. Seems like no matter what website you use they all come from the same warehouse so shipping is the same 20$. More interesting is that when you add them to your cart they all group into the same order... I have been googling the different part numbers trying to find a better source of the bearing. One place had it for 9.99 + 2.59 shipping but wouldn't let me choose that option at checkout. Had to go UPS ground for 13$ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tractorhogg 612 #5 Posted March 1, 2016 I went to my local golf parts shop and they gave me one 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
82Caddy 851 #6 Posted March 1, 2016 I might have to see if there are any local golf cart places to me that have parts... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tractorhogg 612 #7 Posted March 1, 2016 1 hour ago, 82Caddy said: I might have to see if there are any local golf cart places to me that have parts... Its the steering bushing for a 2000 era E-Z-GO golf cart. Many places use the Part number NP-646, but if you google Toro 38-6300 the golf cart company EVdrives shows the same part. If you use the toro 38-6300 number at any local golf cart parts place they should be able to X-reference it and save on cost and eliminate shipping Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,492 #8 Posted March 1, 2016 3/4" x 1-3/8" with a flange? Check the dimensions in this list. If it does not work do a search for flange bushing. https://www.bantasaw.com/search.asp This is a Stens dealer and they list the original part numbers. With those Napa is another option. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tractorhogg 612 #9 Posted March 2, 2016 The OEM plastic bushing has four raised areas on the outside that press against the inside of the column for a tight fit. I'm hesitant to use something in the place of the original, when the original is still available and at 4-5 dollars at your local golf cart parts store, its probably no more than the wheel bearing fix that doesn't fit without glue or tape, something I would not do, but I do understand doing it. The design of the original lasted over 30 years and because the design was all plastic it did not suffer water degradation like a wheel bearing most certainly will. Any standard 3/4" flange wheel bearing will slide into the spot, but one must wrap a few rounds of tape or use heavy duty glue or JB weld to afix it, one solution, the tape, is temporary at best, and the other solution, JB Weld becomes too permanent for my liking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
