Microblue bearing question, costs including labor

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by bull hauler, Dec 1, 2013.

  1. Lucar

    Lucar Road Train Member

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    I wonder if pullies can be micro blue coated also
     
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  3. TheLittleGuy

    TheLittleGuy Medium Load Member

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    Sure, but I can't see it making a difference, unless you oil your belts.
     
  4. Davidlee

    Davidlee Medium Load Member

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    I did the wheel bearings and saw no difference in fuel economy.
     
  5. mtoo

    mtoo Road Train Member

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    That's because you don't have low rolling resistance tires, flow thru mufflers, drive in direct, with 2.73 rears, drive 58MPH, air tabs, Turbo 3000. a 12.7 liter detroit. forget the turbo 3000, we don't need it anymore. Point is, you haven't spent enough money yet.

    All in good fun:biggrin_25523::biggrin_25523:
     
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  6. BeenJammin

    BeenJammin Light Load Member

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    I totally agree and would like to add one more critical issue. You got to have that perfection .004 wheel bearing play, and if you don't, well ####, the whole expenditure is totally ####### useless. ####, I'm sorry some of us are old and opinionated. I bet there'll be a lot a bleeps on this post. I mean really, don't people ever wonder about the technology here? If it was that great a thing, do they ever wonder why every automotive manufacturer in the world wouldn't be on board. Or maybe they are, and it all has been kept top secret. Yep, that's it. So therefore, you're just spending your money on double coverage. Maybe you're just spending your money. Donations are welcome, if you've got extra you just want to get rid of.
     
  7. Davidlee

    Davidlee Medium Load Member

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    [​IMG]If the bearings don't work they just don't work. All the other improvements have no bearing on wether they work or not.
     
  8. TheLittleGuy

    TheLittleGuy Medium Load Member

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    I guess results vary. I've had good results. But I had to have the shop set the endplay 3 times. They were too nervous about setting them that loose.

    I won't argue with anyone else's experience. I just know mine.
     
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