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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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Which bearings are better the sealed ones or the wheel bearing type for B series stuff?
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 06:48 AM
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Sealed ones are better.

Honda/Acura only sell the sealed ones now. I think they are about 65 bucks each.
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by red civic standard
Honda/Acura only sell the sealed ones now. I think they are about 65 bucks each.
Are you sure? Did this happen in the last two years?

Both bearings are good. The sealed ones are a bit easier to shim, but the caged roller bearings offer nicer load distribution.
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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how many do you need per wheel?
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by red civic standard
Sealed ones are better.

Honda/Acura only sell the sealed ones now. I think they are about 65 bucks each.
looks like ball bearing to me, or a combination?

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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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Myself I would get the newer non sealed stamp welded metal cage over the plactic cage or sealed with plastic cage, but what do I know??????


I know properly installed it doesn't matter which of the three you run
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