reb78 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 What swivel kits are you using? I dont want Britpart, but has anyone else found decent source of a kit that contains everything you need to replace the ball, seals and bearings etc? Mine is the earlier type with the Railko bush at the top. I replaced the seal this morning, but it is leaking more than before so I will just rebuild the whole thing to save further faffing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 I think this is a Britpart number DA3167G), but thoughts on this kit? It uses corteco seals and timken bearings and BP swivel balls get a reasonable review (even on here). http://www.lrparts.net/oem-swivel-housing-kit-for-defender-up-to-ka930455-chassis-number-oem-swivel-housing-ball-corteco-seals-and-timken-bearings.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmayco68 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I brought mine from famous four I think that was a britpart kit but all Oem parts. Wanted chrome swivels but was told you can't get them any more, all went together ok can't say what they're like as it was for a rebuild and it's not mot'd yet. cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litch Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 BP swivel kits (inc swivels) were fine on mine, fitted perfectly and never gave a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Britpart swivels have been fine on mine. So I went for them again. I'd recommend Bearchmach swivel kit, decent seals and timken bearings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 Do you have the part number for the bearmach kit Ross? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Not to hand as I'm not at home, but I could find it early next week when I'm back if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 Yes please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukspike Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I fitted Britpart swivels on mine, had the truck five years after fitting and they were still good when I sold it. To many people I think knock Britpart without even giving them a chance. Right, of now with my bullet proof jacket and hard hat on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 3 minutes ago, ukspike said: I fitted Britpart swivels on mine, had the truck five years after fitting and they were still good when I sold it. To many people I think knock Britpart without even giving them a chance. Right, of now with my bullet proof jacket and hard hat on. Nearly everything I have ever bought from BP has been utter carp, so they have had their chance. The swivel on the other side of my 110 is a BP item and has lasted fine so far. However, I will happily spend more to get better quality and avoid BP entirely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 28 minutes ago, reb78 said: Nearly everything I have ever bought from BP has been utter carp, so they have had their chance. The swivel on the other side of my 110 is a BP item and has lasted fine so far. However, I will happily spend more to get better quality and avoid BP entirely. I'll have a look when I'm home later for the bearmach number for the bit. But as I said above, its only the seals/bearings etc it doesn't include the swivel balls. Britpart swivel balls have been good other than a couple of small chips on one which would happen to any make. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 As much as I hate to give Britpart credit for anything the swivel balls on my 90 are from them, 'OEM' spec bought before I knew better - though I did know enough to use proper suppliers for the rest of the bits of the kit. They have done well over 120k now with no issues other than the Teflon coating wearing off. If I was doing it again I would probably go for Land Rover ones though just because I hate giving Britpart money for anything, even if it's good. I would avoid the kits because you still have some unknowns in there. The gaskets for example, we've all seen Britpart gaskets made out of tracing paper. Proper Land Rover ones are generally nice and thick. However to be fair the most important bits seem to be taken care of in that 'OEM' kit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 BR1718 is the bearmach number. Comes with everything but the ball to rebuild a side. Oh and no bolts. Cost me £30+vat each side from my local specialist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Thanks Ross. Ill take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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