Having trouble removing bearings from aluminum mag

[leathernun666]

Like a big dummy:doah: I didn't take them out before I got them blasted. Now they have grit in them . The very first one I tried to get out is giving me fits. Trail horse alum mag. I have tried my old stand by method of using a deep well socket from behind and punching them through with a rubber mallet , but it is not budging. I am afraid I am gonna crack the wheel half if I keep it up. Any suggestions ????

 

[bikebudy]

I would lightly heat the Aluminum with a pluming torch to expand the wheel hub from the bearing.

Use a real hammer, your not saving the bearing.

 

[Harleys Papa]

Have ya got access to a press? If not try a bigger hammer :shrug: either way I would support the rim as best I could :thumbsup:

 

[leathernun666]

The rim sits face down flat and is supported around the whole rim leaving about 3/8" for the bearing to come loose. I put in some oil to let it soak in. but was afraid to use heat because I didn't want to discolor the rim seeing how they are only getting cleared

 

[leathernun666]

Also I did try the bigger hammer method but to no avail:hammer:

 

[Harleys Papa]

Also I did try the bigger hammer method but to no avail:hammer:

I would try a press

 

[125ccCrazy]

I'd suggest just sending them to me with the frame and I'll worry about the bearings :thumbsup:

 

[bikebudy]

The heat will not discolor the wheel, Aluminum does not discolor like steel will.

Remember, I said a pluming torch, not a cutting torch.

 

[leathernun666]

I'd suggest just sending them to me with the frame and I'll worry about the bearings :thumbsup:

Oh ..why didn't I think of that :lol: ..Problem solved huh

 

[gumpit]

Hit the thing like you mean it!!!

 

[cheezy1]

Also I did try the bigger hammer method but to no avail:hammer:

Set your purse down and try it Princess.:hammer:

 

[CarPlayLB]

Set your purse down and try it Princess.:hammer:

Wow!

 

[leathernun666]

Ok and then you do have a TH wheel to replace it cheddar when I break it in half ...Right??

 

[cheezy1]

Ok and then you do have a TH wheel to replace it cheddar when I break it in half ...Right??

Actually...I do. But they are not cheap:laugh:

 

[leathernun666]

Actually...I do. But they are not cheap:laugh:

Well that is your peoples' way Buy cheap and gouge the hell out of your buddies lol

 

[leathernun666]

Well as Cheezy would say ...Problem solved .. My daughter got it out Bwhahahah

Thanx guys

 

[cheezy1]

That a girl!:thumbsup:

 

[leathernun666]

Wow!

Yeah Cheezball and a few other people ( you know who you are):thumbsup: can get away with the smartass , homo, racist, and utterly crude things with me and I take no offense ...

Everyone else I KILL YOU !!!! lmao :2guns: