I'm making them like OEM. The sample they sent me which I'm thinking is maybe a full size truck bearing is also short. Any longer and my ball joint tool is no longer useful as the bearing would be over the ball joint shafts. I'm staying with the OEM size.
Removing the wheel bearing to get the ball joint out would not be without precedent. In 2nd gen W-bodies, the axle has to be pushed back from the bearing before the ball joint nut can come off because the surface of the outer CV joint is only 1/8" or so off the end of the ball joint shank.
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The sample is finished and I should have it maybe by the end of this week.
------------------ Rodney Dickman
Fiero Parts And Acc's Web Page: All new web page!:www.rodneydickman.com Rodney Dickman's Fiero accessories 7604 Treeview Drive Caledonia, WI 53108 Phone/Fax (262) 835-9575
You mentioned in another thread that you might be able to put together a rubber bushing set for the '88 rear suspension. Is that project still on the table? I don't mean to hi-jack the thread but I figure the same folks will be interested in both products.
The sample 1988 front wheel bearing with tapered bearings is here. Told you I would eventually get this done. Projects like this take a long time.
They weigh almost exactly the same as an OEM GM unit. 6.60 to 6.62 pounds. It looks almost identical. I'll pop the back cover off to look at the tapered bearings inside maybe tomorrow. The new bearing is the one on the left. The one on the right is a NOS OEM GM 88 front wheel bearing. I have 2 new OEM GM 88 front wheel bearings. I bought them from Barb Hack several years ago at a Michigan Fiero show to keep for spares for my 88 Mera.
------------------ Rodney Dickman
Fiero Parts And Acc's Web Page: All new web page!:www.rodneydickman.com Rodney Dickman's Fiero accessories 7604 Treeview Drive Caledonia, WI 53108 Phone/Fax (262) 835-9575
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They work for me. I used myfiero.com to post them.
------------------ Rodney Dickman
Fiero Parts And Acc's Web Page: All new web page!:www.rodneydickman.com Rodney Dickman's Fiero accessories 7604 Treeview Drive Caledonia, WI 53108 Phone/Fax (262) 835-9575
Fiero Parts And Acc's Web Page: All new web page!:www.rodneydickman.com Rodney Dickman's Fiero accessories 7604 Treeview Drive Caledonia, WI 53108 Phone/Fax (262) 835-9575
Any better? myfiero.com used to always work for me.
------------------ Rodney Dickman
Fiero Parts And Acc's Web Page: All new web page!:www.rodneydickman.com Rodney Dickman's Fiero accessories 7604 Treeview Drive Caledonia, WI 53108 Phone/Fax (262) 835-9575
If these will survive a track day, and R-Compound tires that would be awesome!
Let me know if you need me, and/or other fellow racing drivers to test them. I can also test them for you in off-road (mild rally like use) if you would like me to.
im going to need to do bearings on my 88 at some point, so im watching and waiting in rapt anticipation. any idea how long before they go up for sale or the price?
All the pics are working fine today, and the new bearing looks good. Somebody needs to take one of these on the Dragon a few times, and see how it holds up.
The sample 1988 front wheel bearing with tapered bearings is here. Told you I would eventually get this done. Projects like this take a long time.
They weigh almost exactly the same as an OEM GM unit. 6.60 to 6.62 pounds. It looks almost identical. I'll pop the back cover off to look at the tapered bearings inside maybe tomorrow. The new bearing is the one on the left. The one on the right is a NOS OEM GM 88 front wheel bearing. I have 2 new OEM GM 88 front wheel bearings. I bought them from Barb Hack several years ago at a Michigan Fiero show to keep for spares for my 88 Mera.
How many of these will you have to sell to amortize your non-recurring costs?
The sample 1988 front wheel bearing with tapered bearings is here. Told you I would eventually get this done. Projects like this take a long time.
They weigh almost exactly the same as an OEM GM unit. 6.60 to 6.62 pounds. It looks almost identical. I'll pop the back cover off to look at the tapered bearings inside maybe tomorrow. The new bearing is the one on the left. The one on the right is a NOS OEM GM 88 front wheel bearing. I have 2 new OEM GM 88 front wheel bearings. I bought them from Barb Hack several years ago at a Michigan Fiero show to keep for spares for my 88 Mera.
Now, I know why women like nice ,pretty, shiny things!
Great work Rodney - I need a set yesterday! I'll be placing an order through your website for at least one set once they become available.
Thanks for looking out for us Fiero members. Brian Geyer recommended I purchase your zero-lash links, and others have also recommended I purchase your clutch master/slave cylinders - which parts I have already ordered...
Best, Kelvin
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I have OK'd them to start making these. I should have them on hand by the end of the year.
------------------ Rodney Dickman
Fiero Parts And Acc's Web Page: All new web page!:www.rodneydickman.com Rodney Dickman's Fiero accessories 7604 Treeview Drive Caledonia, WI 53108 Phone/Fax (262) 835-9575
Originally posted by mcguiver3: Any word how they are doing in a race environment?
Since I only have one preproduction prototype I felt it was not worthy of a test on a race car. The prototype was to check dimensions etc. When the set up production and make the first 500 piece batch anyone is welcome to buy a pair to see how they hold up on a race car. I'll be interested to see how they do.
------------------ Rodney Dickman
Fiero Parts And Acc's Web Page: All new web page!:www.rodneydickman.com Rodney Dickman's Fiero accessories 7604 Treeview Drive Caledonia, WI 53108 Phone/Fax (262) 835-9575
Do we have a price yet? Any word how they are doing in a race environment?
Ran by Rodney's site, price quoted as $169.99 ea. That sounds terrific if they fill the requirements of your second question. We will be ordering a set for our track car. Gotta believe they will be a significant improvement over older stock units.
Price sounds OK. The knock offs from TFS were almost that and they did not hold up at all on my autocrosser. So if these do it's a no brainer buy 3 (one for a spare)
The 1988 front bearing hubs are finished now. They need to be inspected and packed yet. It will be several weeks before I receive them. So sometime around the end of the year I will have them in stock.
------------------ Rodney Dickman
Fiero Parts And Acc's Web Page: All new web page!:www.rodneydickman.com Rodney Dickman's Fiero accessories 7604 Treeview Drive Caledonia, WI 53108 Phone/Fax (262) 835-9575
They are on their way to my house! I'm tempted to go out an install them when they get here, but it's only 11 degrees out there at the moment... and I don't drive my Fiero in salt anyway. I'd have to warm up the propane tank to get the heater going.
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Originally posted by Rodney: The 1988 front bearing hubs are finished now. They need to be inspected and packed yet. It will be several weeks before I receive them. Sometime around the end of the year I will have them in stock.
Thanks Rodney, Please keep us updated, and let us know when they are in stock, and ready to be shipped out.
~ Bob ~
P.S. I hope you have a happy, healthy, and profitable New Year.
------------------ "Its nice to be important. Its more important to be nice."
[This message has been edited by FieroBobo (edited 12-31-2012).]
Originally posted by carbon: Did you even read my post or visit his site?
I didn't read your post. Don't take it personal, I must have skimmed past it as I reviewed page 3 of this thread. I did go to his website just now and found the following:
"Update 12-09-12: They are on the way and they will be here and in stock right around Christmas. Maybe the day before or maybe a day or two after Christmas. Update 12-22-12: I will have these in stock on Dec 27, 2012 and I will be shipping all orders and pre orders on Friday Dec 28, 2012.
Now in stock and ready to ship. Prices: 1988 Pontiac Fiero front wheel bearing hub - each: $159.99 1988 Pontiac Fiero front wheel bearing hub - pair: $299.99
~ Bob ~
------------------ "Its nice to be important. Its more important to be nice."
In stock and ready to ship now. I shipped out several pairs for people that were waiting for them on Monday.
------------------ Rodney Dickman
Fiero Parts And Acc's Web Page: All new web page!:www.rodneydickman.com Rodney Dickman's Fiero accessories 7604 Treeview Drive Caledonia, WI 53108 Phone/Fax (262) 835-9575
Projects like this take a long time. 
I'll be placing an order through your website for at least one set once they become available. 
