Suspension Frame: bearing tool (6902 bearing)

[Gionnirocket]

Anyone know of a good quality affordable bearing press tool?
Don't need top notch as it'll be for minimal personal use.

I'll add... When purchasing a 6902 bearing... What does the suffix denote?
VRD in this case

tia...

 

[Biplaneguy]

Depending on what it's going into, the right size deep socket and a hammer are often all you need.

The 6902 is a standard number, but every manufacturer uses their own codes for the suffix. It can denote the type of seals or shields, cage type, grease type, number of balls, stuff like that.

 

[Gionnirocket]

Depending on what it's going into, the right size deep socket and a hammer are often all you need.

The 6902 is a standard number, but every manufacturer uses their own codes for the suffix. It can denote the type of seals or shields, cage type, grease type, number of balls, stuff like that.

It's going into the rear triangle pivot and it's a very tight fit.
Definitely going to need to press this one in.

 

[RunForTheHills]

Maybe you can rig one with some threaded rod?

 

[Gionnirocket]

Maybe you can rig one with some threaded rod?

Yeah gave that a quick try with the sockets on hand and though very close, not close enough for this tight press

 

[Base]

Btw, the VRD is the type of seals in the bearing. In this case a thick rubber seal on both sides. Usually in bike-bearings you'd find the 2RS versions, a bit lighter.

What I understand from the local bearing specialists is that these bearings are more common in machinery where the shaft wil not turn a full 360, so for a rocker link they should do fine.

Bearing press could also be a straight bolt with a few rings and the old bearing pushing against the new one. A former brand I worked for had these "easy-kits" for some bearing assemblies. Just a proper hex bolt (with 3/4 thread, not fully threaded) with a bunch of washers and a smooth nut. Works.

A good bearing press works better/easier and cost a bit more.

They still do..

 

[Gionnirocket]

Btw, the VRD is the type of seals in the bearing. In this case a thick rubber seal on both sides. Usually in bike-bearings you'd find the 2RS versions, a bit lighter.

What I understand from the local bearing specialists is that these bearings are more common in machinery where the shaft wil not turn a full 360, so for a rocker link they should do fine.

Bearing press could also be a straight bolt with a few rings and the old bearing pushing against the new one. A former brand I worked for had these "easy-kits" for some bearing assemblies. Just a proper hex bolt (with 3/4 thread, not fully threaded) with a bunch of washers and a smooth nut. Works.

A good bearing press works better/easier and cost a bit more.

They still do..

Thanks.
Actually the replacements I ended up ordering are 2RS. Couldn't find VRD
I don't think I can use the old bearing to push the new one as the bearing doesn't sit flush in the frame and sits recessed. So to get the new one fully seated the old bearing would be too far into the frame and not easily removed afterwards.

So who sells these easy kits? Really all I need is the right diameter die, 28mm OD

 

[RunForTheHills]

Maybe this?
https://www.amazon.com/Sleeve-Beari...4&sprefix=28mm+od+sleeve+steel,aps,158&sr=8-6

 

[Gionnirocket]

Maybe this?
https://www.amazon.com/Sleeve-Bearing-PTFE-Lined-Steel/dp/B0C42RRNP7/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3V3GNGS7JY943&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hDzqkwibxZICO4LjuIPd0KuDiFEbg_zywEAHhH16iG4vJPpvYHH79wJoNS9c2XQUDFl6VxEd1ML3NtjwbmqQqbGu1nnCAcmidYgFd7beBmICGuLnaQTdU15xsTVRKDzBMcR8Q85kuDbfZ6aUbgbrtug4S_6LLtFeo5iXy8hX06jPhV4TnW7bLgZ8uaXEhjilFHvBX2dZ1nzlAPXSdwAH1YNY9yIFTlhCdFFDdmkQuSs.eUtFspcWReB2ZJzBJwTZj7NHWG4jh8ybp9F_cjiRHvs&dib_tag=se&keywords=28mm+od+sleeve+steel&qid=1773266654&sprefix=28mm+od+sleeve+steel,aps,158&sr=8-6

I guess I'd have to buy it to find out.
But now that I think about it... it would need to be just shy of 28mm or it'll get stuck in the frame.
Anyone have a 27.5mm