OK. Got the Larry axle and I'm going to keep it as a Plan B option. I pressed out the bushings in the original diff. They are 7/8"ID x 1"OD x 2" Length and appear to be steel. It looks like the Larry axle bearings won't work as they appear to be 3/4" ID and are bronze.
I have found sleeve bearings that are 7/8"x1"x2"Long in bronze for around $14+shipping for 3 pcs. I've also found the same size bearing in C96900 Cast Bronze, ToughMet 3. They are rated for much higher loads and are the right color to match with my original parts. However, they are freaking $48/bearing!!!
My question is, does it matter if I use the plain bronze? If I need the super bearings, OK. I just don't want to spend almost $100 on bearings when a $14 pair will work. For what its worth, the peerless diff uses bronze, though the bearings have a thicker wall thickness.
I have found sleeve bearings that are 7/8"x1"x2"Long in bronze for around $14+shipping for 3 pcs. I've also found the same size bearing in C96900 Cast Bronze, ToughMet 3. They are rated for much higher loads and are the right color to match with my original parts. However, they are freaking $48/bearing!!!
My question is, does it matter if I use the plain bronze? If I need the super bearings, OK. I just don't want to spend almost $100 on bearings when a $14 pair will work. For what its worth, the peerless diff uses bronze, though the bearings have a thicker wall thickness.