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Originally Posted by cansled
Thanks for your reply. The pre-1955 first series trucks had thrust bearings the 55 and up second series have thrust washers consisting of 2 brass/copper washers instead of ball bearings.
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Are you talking to dsraven?
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maybe I am wrong here, but the thrust washer they speak of is actually a thrust bearing, correct?
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Technically it is a thrust bearing...
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it has roller bearings inside it?
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No. No roller bearing. Only the bronze/steel/bronze combination.
Bronze is not generally placed against bronze in a high pressure application. The friction created if there isn't enough lubrication can cause the bronze pieces to try and stick to each other. There is usually an iron, steel, or hardened steel face mated with a bronze thrust washer.