where to buy GAB replacement pillow balls?

[tim_blair]

i need to replace my pillow balls on my GAB adjustable struts does anyone know where i can get them from or an after market replacement that will fit?

[DexGT]

If they are the same as Tein / Cusco ones ,BNT does them , they are around $110 each , I'm currently trying to find a cheaper option.

[Dell'Orto]

Just a spherical type bearing arent they? Pretty sure you can buy a generic version from Saeco for like $10

[tim_blair]

i dont know for sure if they are the same as the tein ones but i think they are

i have heard that the non automotive ones (industral) are much sloppyer than the automotive ones
any thoughts?

[Stu-]

I had this issue years ago with my Bilstein platforms - in the end I did find some at Auckland Bearings. Not sure what the part number was thou sorry, I ended up going with the bearing and they measured it up

[Dell'Orto]

I had a Toyota dealership come to me for some from an unknown camber plate (from a KE35, but S13 suspension). The old bearing had a number on it, which Saeco had plenty of. Looked identical to me.

[ee904age]

I've supplied a couple of sets of industrial Sphericals to a mate for his Datsun, and seems they dont last nearly as long as the originals, they were SKF too so not crap, just dont think they're built to take the same stresses.

[1I1]

Might be of help:

Spherical bearings which are teflon lined in that kinda size would be around $30-50 each.

Race series ones are more like $100 each which have a thicker and stronger teflon.

I use Aurora race series sphericals. They are awesome but $.

[Bazda]

Normal bearings wont last long.

Only the $$ race series ones last but yes they are like $100+ each.

[tim_blair]

bazda do you know where to get them from?

myn are GAB will any other brand work like tein?