87 WR430 rear suspension parts

I'm rebuilding the swing arm / shock linkage and find the heim joints ( the big one, not the two smaller ones) are $$$ to find. Has anyone simply replaced this joint with roller needle bearing and shaft? The bearings are simple to source and I can turn / harden shafts but am not looking to make a spherical baring. May I get your thoughts? How do you guys re-furbish your linkages?

Which one are you trying to source? I see two larger spherical bearings (8), on the horizontal linkage, one at the frame end the other at the linkage (available). Then one smaller one on the linkage for the lower shock connection (14)..

Where do you find the #8 and is it the same part for an 86?

Yeah, #8 is 15 11 256-01. It is item #48 in the the 1986 linkage diagram! This bearing is still available at

http://www.eminebea.com/en/product/bearing/spherical/mbwtmbwt-v.shtml

I would be interested in a source for the #14 in the 1987 diagram though, I have play at this bearing!

Chris

http://www.husqvarna-parts.com/catalog/item/3736874/3443953.htm
http://www.husqvarna-parts.com/catalog/item/3736874/3452608.htm

Thank You

No stock at Husky-parts, been that way for a while

Call Ron bishop M/c 760-747-1360

forgot he has only the one size in stock right now. might still be worth emailing to see if available. sometimes he doesnt update..he has quite a bit not listed.

Then one smaller one on the linkage for the lower shock connection (14)..

This one measures 16x30x19 on mine and is actually the larger bearing. I need part 16 as well but seems these are no longer available. I found a bearing with 17x30x14 (GE17ES) and can make that one work ($20). Found a NOS part for $98 but would still have to make the part 16 (need two of these).
Halls has in stock the part 8 for $20 and this size (12x26x16) seems common enough. These numbers are id x OD x width so my plans are to get the two smaller ones from Halls and then make the GE17ES work. Since I have to make the two part 16 "collar" parts I can simply adjust them to compensate.

check out a COM10T bearing
15.875 x 30.1625 x 15.875
This one seems pretty close.

http://hva-factory.com/frame-fixing...ck-spherical-bearing-evo-bikes-only-151133201

What about the 1 in the bottom of the shock and the front of the linkage on the 85/6 Andy?

Thanks

Steve

So looking at my bearings . The big ones are 30x12 and the lower shock bearing is 26 x 10 . Outside of hole to bolt diameter .
Deep groove bearings are available in both these sizes by 8 mm wide
Is there any particular reason I cant double up on standard deep groove bearings in all 3 locations . Can leave a gap in the middle and remove inside seals and drill the grease passage through to them . Sealing can be a rubber washer
Or steel washer . With positive greasing it'd last as long as 20 dolLars worth of bearings needs to last

The shock has to have a spherical Heim bearing for the linkage to properly work. The shock needs to pivot side to side. You will have to use COM10T bearing
15.875 x 30.1625 x 15.875 and machine new spacers to make up any differences. I have not had the time to do this yet.

#14 is available along with the seals