Green bearings

[Cornpatch MO]

I have been out of the loop for a while. Have they been holding up in non competition driving after many miles ? Has the factory improved them any since the past 5-6 years? IIRC the last ones I got , had thicker retainer plates and an improved bearing ? .....................................MO

 

[Hemirunner]

I have been out of the loop for a while. Have they been holding up in non competition driving after many miles ? Has the factory improved them any since the past 5-6 years? IIRC the last ones I got , had thicker retainer plates and an improved bearing ? .....................................MO

I’ve had the same set in mine since 2005. Street driving, racing, drag and drive competition, etc.

 

[snakeoil24]

I use tapered roller bearings for a really long time. I looked at the green bearings didnt go that way.

 

[R413]

No need for them here, stock tapered bearing is really a great idea.

 

[64BEL]

I put them on my '64 in 2010, Steve. No problems in all that time - street driving only. I haven't put many miles on it since 2016, though.

 

[davek]

Put them on the Bee 3 years ago and all good.

 

[RemCharger]

Not as good as tapered , but will work good.
The world's worst scenario is you have to replace one after ten years of high speed closed circuit racing.
Tapered are designed to last a lifetime.

 

[91r/t]

I've had them in my runner since 2008 no problems at all. I run them in all my rides.

 

[kiwigtx]

I had green bearings installed in my now ex '70 GTX back in 1998, and they are still there. No complaints so far from anyone.

 

[Gus chiggins]

Not as good as tapered , but will work good.
The world's worst scenario is you have to replace one after ten years of high speed closed circuit racing.
Tapered are designed to last a lifetime.

Whose lifetime, Connor McCleoud of the clan MeCleoud?

 

[Gus chiggins]

I have been out of the loop for a while. Have they been holding up in non competition driving after many miles ? Has the factory improved them any since the past 5-6 years? IIRC the last ones I got , had thicker retainer plates and an improved bearing ? .....................................MO

From what I understand the first generation green bearings were not good. They have been vastly improved, but people cling to the bad news, and trash them.

 

[pnora]

Just about every car company uses the ball bearing set up. Green is no different than a ball bearing. Lots of green bearings were destroyed by the installers that forgot to remove a certain part.

 

[451Mopar]

There are the two types of green bearings, the ones with a solid retainer plate and the ones with a clip around the bearing and then a plate that holds the clip in the axle.
The later one with the clip is the preferred version as it allow a bit of misalignment.
Either one, the biggest issue I see is that they move the axles inward and will butt up on the differential pin if it is not removed, or the axle shaft slightly shortened, and that pre-loads the green bearings causing them to wear out quickly.

 

[Cornpatch MO]

I put them on my '64 in 2010, Steve. No problems in all that time - street driving only. I haven't put many miles on it since 2016, though.

Good to see you, been a long time. I had them on my 64 Dodge, Didn't keep the car long, to fast for a old geezer!. With my low vision, just considering green again easy installation .............MO

 

[Cornpatch MO]

Not as good as tapered , but will work good.
The world's worst scenario is you have to replace one after ten years of high speed closed circuit racing.
Tapered are designed to last a lifetime.

If you pack the bearings. ...........................MO

 

[Cornpatch MO]

From what I understand the first generation green bearings were not good. They have been vastly improved, but people cling to the bad news, and trash them.

Thank you, you confirmed what I thought. .............................MO

 

[Cornpatch MO]

There are the two types of green bearings, the ones with a solid retainer plate and the ones with a clip around the bearing and then a plate that holds the clip in the axle.
The later one with the clip is the preferred version as it allow a bit of misalignment.
Either one, the biggest issue I see is that they move the axles inward and will butt up on the differential pin if it is not removed, or the axle shaft slightly shortened, and that pre-loads the green bearings causing them to wear out quickly.

If I take the "buttons " out of the differential center block, will that be enough? Thanks.........................MO

 

[Big Bad Dad]

Somebody please explain to me what is the purpose of these Green Bearings.. Seriously, I have never known of any reason why I would need to get away from the regular Mopar bearings with adjustable side preload. What is the reason for Green bearings? What is their advantage?

 

[Master Gunner]

"Green" syle bearings are intended for the drag strip where there is no side load. Can you use them for a street car? sure, but keep in mind they were never designed for street use. I used them on my car for about 5 years UNTIL ONE CATASTROPHICALY FAILED.
Your car, your choice, but why would you knowingly put a part on your car that wasn't designed for the application because it's cheaper?

Mark

 

[dadsbee]

If I'm going to press on a bearing, it may as well be the correct one!