Sorry it's been awhile since last post or even being on but I am all done with everything on my 92 lt250r build, and getting ready to put it all back together. Anyway i noticed when I went to put new bearings in my carrier that it was worn as I can just slide the bearings in and out on both ends. So I've been looking at the stock carrier new for $204, or at the RAD bearing carriers for $249 with bearings. But heres the question which one should I get the dual row carrier, or the taperd carrier, as they offer both ones the s7, and the other is the s2. the s2 is the two taperd bearings that say they are 15 times stronger than regular bearings, and the s7 has 4 bearings total, 2 on each side. So anyone know which one is stronger, or better, and has anyone else used or still have the RAD bearing carrier, is it best to buy it over the stock, as it will be around the same price as the stock new carrier doesn't have any bearings, and the RAD comes complete and ready to install. Any help so I can get this thing together soon. Thanks
I don't know a lot about 250 bearing carriers BUT if the OEM one lasted 25+ years I'd just buy me a decent used one for $40 or less and replace it when it wears out again.
I like my Rad I think It's a dual row?
Where are you guys finding these Rad carriers. I may be in need of one for a project 250 im doing with a buddy.
I need a new carrier as well mine is toast
Thank you! you would think I already tried to search the internet for them and stuff. lol. Not to many companies offering trick LT250 parts with an active website.
Wow Gilles, suprised you never heard of them, they have been around for many years. I still have the first carrier I ever bought from them at 16 sitting on my shelf. It's 22 years old and still works great. We bored the stud holes out new and put larger grade 8 studs in it on the adjusters.
I've heard of them and seen them before, For some reason I thought they weren't made anymore.
i got one a year ago because the stock one would not hold a bearing tight on one side. i like it/ the rad...alot. its heavier than stock but it is a true upgrade!
i got the dual row bearings because they seal better from water than thrust bearings as i understand it. but i dunno. i could go either way.
I only see tapered bearings listed for the 250,s but double row for the 500,s???Are the 250 and 500 carriers interchangeable?Whats better dual row or tapered bearings?I,d think dual row would support more?Just looking for info as I need to purchase one as well.
Rainman, I talked to a technician at RAD because I had a silly question and he was great at answering it. But I think to answer your question, the dual row is low maintenance / the tapered bearing spins easier with a side load(faster in corners).
Thanks Sublunacy.I,m gonna call them this week if I get a chance and see what they recommend.
you know there is more thing/ something that really bothers me even now was that the nice locknuts you can get from RAD are beautifull but the allen bolts were imperial thread not metric. total PIA. The carrier didnt have that problem however. it is threaded metric at the adjusters so i was very pleased with the carrier.
you know there is more thing/ something that really bothers me even now was that the nice locknuts you can get from RAD are beautifull but the allen bolts were imperial thread not metric. total PIA. The carrier didnt have that problem however. it is threaded metric at the adjusters so i was very pleased with the carrier.
Ya I,m already running a Durablue rear axle with their different style locknut.
Well I bought the RAD bearing carrier S7 which is the dual row carrier. First I will say they shipped it out super fast, I ordered it on friday afternoon, and monday it was at my door 10am Lol. It looks to be so much stronger than the stock carrier, and having the grease zerk will make it easy to keep the bearings packed with grease for years to come. I couldn't make up my mind at first between the two different carriers they sale as the S7 like I bought is the dual row carrier and the S5, or S2 can't remember but anyway the other one is the tapered bearing single on each side, So since I was in a hurry to get this quad back together I just went with my gut and bought the dual row S7 and I will say that it was the best $271 i ever spent and that was with the shipping. I got it thinking I was going to have to put the bearings in it but was surprized to see it comes all together right from them, you just buy it and put it in and ready to go Lol. I was just glad to see there is still a company out there that still makes after arket stuff for our quads as I'm sure everyone has been through what I have these last 6 months of my rebuild not being able to find anything aftermarket out there for it brand new was a pain. But needless to say I got on ebay every single day for 3 months strait and was able to find alot of nice used after market stuff like my hinson clutch basket, hotrods crank, +2, +1 a-arms, ect. So now for everything to go together and she will be alive/ like new other than plastics as I am holding off trying to find the white carbon fiber plastics, so the old ones will do for this summer unless I am able to find them soon. I do want to thank everyone who has helped me during my build and I really hope to get a chance to meet some of you in person on some of the trips I plan on making to ride, but most of all I want to say a special THANK YOU to IceRacer/ Carl Bartlett for doing my motor......He is the man, even though this was my first quad/ 2 stroke motor rebuild and haven't seen any other builders I wouldn't want to after seeing what Carl did with my top end, ported/polished, bored/honed, raised compression on my head, and shaved it, along with resurfacing all ends on my jug, and the cherry on top O-ringed my head. So as soon as I get on the ball I have alot of pics to post to show everything I've done through my whole build including all my polishing of my whole motor and anything that was aluminum. So again thanks everyone for all the help and if anyone is in need of a great bearing carrier I would buy a RAD bearing carrier any day as it looks like it will hold up for a long time.
Just ordered a RAD S7 dual row bearing carrier as well.Only issue I have is the .80 cents on the dollar for us Canucks is a real kick in the balls
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