Pivot Bearing Replacement

[asphaltjesus]

I’ve got a ’96-97 Homegrown Factory Suspension and I need new flanged bearings for the main triangle. What’s wearing the most is flange the rear swing arm pivots against. I removed the tube that the rear end pivots on easily.  What I don’t know is:

-Are the cups that hold the sleeve bearings press fit?  I don’t have to take them out, but I’d just like to know.

-The flanged bearing does not come out of the cup.  Is there anything I should be aware of before I go primitive and force the old flanged bearing out?

I’ve got a ’96-97 Homegrown Factory Suspension and I need new flanged bearings for the main triangle. What’s wearing the most is flange the rear swing arm pivots against. I removed the tube that the rear end pivots on easily.  What I don’t know is:

-Are the cups that hold the sleeve bearings press fit?  I don’t have to take them out, but I’d just like to know.

-The flanged bearing does not come out of the cup.  Is there anything I should be aware of before I go primitive and force the old flanged bearing out?

I think I found a decent replacement.  The bearing surface is 1/4″ wider, but inside/outside/flange dimensions look right.

Thanks in advance,

Jesus

[blue72beetle]

I’m not sure of the answers to your questions, but when the subject of Sweetspot bushings comes up, I always refer people to this thread.

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=182411

It looks like John Castellano, the guy that designed the Sweetspot, has bushings for sale, possibly more Sweetspot parts. Gime him a call or email.

[smailsteve]

Maybe you have one of the early bearing designs, but assuming you have bushings (not bearings), are the originals the metal or nylon type bushings? Post a pic so we can see.

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