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kyle86
Explorer
Apr 21, 2016

Opinion Needed - Repacking Wheel Bearings and found THIS

I am about to make a long trip so I went to repack the bearings for the first time on my new to me 2003 sunnybrook 5er. The previous owner told me he had to replace an axle due to a wheel coming off a...
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Lynnmor
Explorer
Apr 25, 2016
Stiffer springs just might help a bit with sway.

Heavier axle assemblies will decrease the sprung/unsparing ratio. That can result in a rougher ride. Think of it this way, the axle is easier to knock out of the way, when encountering a bump, if it is lighter. I doubt that it will be a serious issue, but it is one reason to not go overboard with axle weights.

I doubt that parts would be a problem with any of the axles you are considering.

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