The idler bearings are finally on their way to me. I should have them by the end of the week.

I'm going to replace the bearings in all LET, ASP, and Renntech kits for you guys.

There will be no warranty on the replacement bearings. Please use them at your own risk.

I have sent 3 old style bearings off for inspection so far and the failure was due to install errors on either our part, or the person installing the pulley. The bearings are pressed into the pulley, so there is a good chance that the damage was done during the "pressing". If that wasn't the cause, then it was due to over tightening the idler pulley.

I'm not going to get into a debate over this, so don't even try to argue about it.

If you don't want the free idler bearing replacement, then don't order it. If you do, then great. Again, the first 50 units will be here by the end of the week.

I'm leaving for Florida on Friday and will try to arrange for these to be shipped while I'm gone.

FYI - These are ABEC-5 bearings with a PA66 (glass fiber / nylon) retainer vs. the standard iron cast unit. There is also a hybrid grease/oil composite for cooling / lubrication.

 

I am 100% on board for the new bearing. When or how do I put in for one. Will you need a request or will this do?
Once again thanks for your support of the product you sold.
Mike

 

Ditto to what Mike said!

 

what torque spec are you recommending with the new bearing?

 

I'm working on a link now where you can place your free order. This will allow us to track the order and help keep this manageable.

Give me a few minutes and you will be able to order it online. They will not ship until the weekend though!

 

Thanks Jerry - and great job on the R&D project. Sounds like we have a winner.

 

Well my car is down now for other reasons, it would be great to get these soon!
I'd be back on the road and have more gooder bearings also!

 

Great, glad to see the news. I would really like to thank you for your efforts and time. Woody

Be Well

 

As always great customer support. Thanks again Jerry

 

Sounds good! Can't wait....

 

AMG-JERRY...I'm sure you just made many members very happy. As for members who are going to newly purchase pully kits..> Will this be the bearing you install for new kits?? Thanks.. Squirrel Crusher

 

Nice, I can't wait.... ....Tune Florida up!

 

.............Sweet

 

From LET site:Thanks Jerry!

 

Yup! All pulley kits going forward will have the new bearing included.

 

Anybody know where the link to order the new bearing is on the LET website, I couldn't find it?

 

I have the ASP Kit.. so how exactly is this going to work getting one?

 

I haven't posted it yet. Waiting on confirmation that they will make it today or tomorrow.

 

Sounds good, thanks.

 

Thanks 70GT6 for the update.