Buying Guides

Trailer bearing seal sizes: Holden, Ford, parallel, 2 tonne and Dexter
Trailer bearing seal sizes: Holden, Ford, parallel, 2 tonne and Dexter
A trailer seal is sized by the bearing set behind it. Here are our trailer seal sizes by bearing numbers, a lookup by inside diameter, what the 28550 and 28600... Read more...
Oil seal sizes: how to measure a seal, and the extension housing and crankshaft seals we list
Oil seal sizes: how to measure a seal, and the extension housing and crankshaft seals we list
An oil seal size is the shaft, the housing bore and the width: 85 x 105 x 10 is an 85 mm shaft, a 105 mm bore and 10 mm... Read more...
NGK BR8HS-10 outboard spark plug: gap, size, heat range and which outboards NGK lists it for
NGK BR8HS-10 outboard spark plug: gap, size, heat range and which outboards NGK lists it for
The NGK BR8HS-10 is a 14 mm outboard plug gapped at 1.0 mm, which is what the -10 means. Here is how to read the number, the Suzuki, Yamaha, Tohatsu... Read more...
King pin bearings: which of our swivel hub kits include them
King pin bearings: which of our swivel hub kits include them
We sell king pin bearings inside our swivel hub kits, not on their own. Six kits list them, for the GU Patrol, GQ Patrol and Landcruiser 80 Series; our older... Read more...
Craftsman, Husqvarna and Poulan ride-on mower belts: 532, 539 and 574 numbers matched to belt sizes
Craftsman, Husqvarna and Poulan ride-on mower belts: 532, 539 and 574 numbers matched to belt sizes
Most of our Craftsman, Husqvarna and Poulan Pro ride-on parts are belts. Here are 31 of them by OEM number, with section, inside length, Kevlar and the position and models... Read more...
Timing belt kits by make and engine: what's in each kit and which one fits
Timing belt kits by make and engine: what's in each kit and which one fits
All 33 of our timing belt kits hold a timing belt, bearings and seals, and some add a hydraulic tensioner, a water pump or both. Find your engine code in... Read more...
Miniature bearings 604 to 609: sizes, seals, and which one you measured
Miniature bearings 604 to 609: sizes, seals, and which one you measured
In the 604 to 609 range the last digit is the bore. Here are the bore, outside diameter and width of our 604 to 609 and 626 bearing packs, a... Read more...
Ford Falcon front wheel bearings by model: EA to EL, XG and XH ute, Fairlane and LTD
Ford Falcon front wheel bearings by model: EA to EL, XG and XH ute, Fairlane and LTD
Our four Ford Falcon front wheel bearing kits list the same cars: the EA to EL Falcon and Fairmont, the XG and XH ute, the NA to NL Fairlane and... Read more...
Fisher & Paykel washing machine bearing and seal kit (425006P, 425009P): what's in it and which models it fits
Fisher & Paykel washing machine bearing and seal kit (425006P, 425009P): what's in it and which models it fits
Our Fisher & Paykel washing machine lip seal kits replace parts 425006P and 425009P with two 6005 bearings and one lip seal. Here is what's in each kit, the models... Read more...
RDA brake pads by vehicle: which front or rear set fits your Commodore, Falcon, Colorado or Landcruiser
RDA brake pads by vehicle: which front or rear set fits your Commodore, Falcon, Colorado or Landcruiser
We list seven RDA brake pad sets, each the left and right pads for one axle. Find your vehicle, series and years in the table, check the listing notes (callipers,... Read more...
Whirlybird bearings: the sizes we list, and how to match yours
Whirlybird bearings: the sizes we list, and how to match yours
Our listings name whirlybirds (roof ventilators) as a use for our 6203-1/2", 6203-5/8", 6201-1/2" and many other ball bearings. Here are the sizes, with bore, OD, width and seals where... Read more...
Self-aligning ball bearings: what 1200, 1300, 2200 and 2300 mean, with a size chart
Self-aligning ball bearings: what 1200, 1300, 2200 and 2300 mean, with a size chart
A self-aligning ball bearing has two rows of balls running in one spherical outer ring raceway, so the inner ring can tilt with the shaft. Here is how the 12,... Read more...
Mitsubishi Triton and Pajero timing belt kits: which kit fits your 6G72 or 4D56
Mitsubishi Triton and Pajero timing belt kits: which kit fits your 6G72 or 4D56
Our Mitsubishi timing belt kits split by engine code: one kit family for the 2.5 turbo diesel ML and MN Triton, one for the 24-valve 6G72 V6 in the MK... Read more...
Go-kart axle bearings: 30 x 62, 40 x 80, 50 x 80 and 50 x 90 mm, and what C3 means
Go-kart axle bearings: 30 x 62, 40 x 80, 50 x 80 and 50 x 90 mm, and what C3 means
Our go-kart axle bearings come in four sizes for 30, 40 and 50 mm axles. Here's how to pick yours by axle and outside diameter, what C3 clearance means on... Read more...
AA belts explained: what a double-V belt is, what AA73 means, and every AA size we list
AA belts explained: what a double-V belt is, what AA73 means, and every AA size we list
An AA belt is a double-sided V-belt: V-shaped on both faces, so it can drive pulleys from either side. Here is what the AA number means, the size of the... Read more...
Murray 37X belts: 37X86, 37X88, 37X62 and every 37X number we list, with the Rover, Stihl-Viking and Victa mowers that share them
Murray 37X belts: 37X86, 37X88, 37X62 and every 37X number we list, with the Rover, Stihl-Viking and Victa mowers that share them
A Murray 37X number is the belt's part number, and the same belts turn up on Rover Clipper, Stihl-Viking and Victa ride-ons. Here is every 37X number we list, with... Read more...
Mower belt cross reference: John Deere, Greenfield, Cox, Rover, MTD and more OEM numbers matched to our belts
Mower belt cross reference: John Deere, Greenfield, Cox, Rover, MTD and more OEM numbers matched to our belts
Read the OEM number off your old belt or out of your manual, find it under your mower's brand, and order the belt in that row. 37 rows of mower... Read more...
Japanese vs Chinese trailer bearings: which of our kits come in KOYO, ITJ or ACCOR
Japanese vs Chinese trailer bearings: which of our kits come in KOYO, ITJ or ACCOR
Our trailer bearing kits come with KOYO or ITJ bearings, made in Japan, or ACCOR, a high-end Chinese maker and our economy brand. Here is which kit comes in which... Read more...
Holden wheel bearings by model: HQ to WB and VB to VP Commodore front bearing numbers
Holden wheel bearings by model: HQ to WB and VB to VP Commodore front bearing numbers
An HQ to WB Holden and a VB to VP Commodore share one front wheel bearing pair in our listings: LM67048 and LM11949 tapered roller bearings. Here are the sizes,... Read more...
Cox ride-on mower belts: which belt goes where on a Stockman, Lawn Boss, New Generation or older Cox
Cox ride-on mower belts: which belt goes where on a Stockman, Lawn Boss, New Generation or older Cox
The Cox number on the old belt decides the replacement. Here are the Cox ride-on belts we list, by model and position: Stockman drive and deck belts by series, Lawn... Read more...
How to use rust converter, and how long to leave it before painting
How to use rust converter, and how long to leave it before painting
What a rust converter does, how to brush on Septone Rust Converter, how long to let it dry before primer, and the safety gear and first aid its safety data... Read more...
Marine vs standard trailer bearing kits: same bearings, different seal
Marine vs standard trailer bearing kits: same bearings, different seal
A marine trailer bearing kit has the same cones and cups as the standard kit for that axle. The seal is what changes. Here is how to pick the right... Read more...
Idler pulley vs tensioner pulley: what each one does, flat or grooved, and which fits your car or mower
Idler pulley vs tensioner pulley: what each one does, flat or grooved, and which fits your car or mower
An idler pulley guides the belt and a tensioner pulley keeps it tight, but the wheel itself can be the same part. Here is how to tell them apart, which... Read more...
Fan belts and drive belts: what 6PK1230 means, and which belt fits your car
Fan belts and drive belts: what 6PK1230 means, and which belt fits your car
A fan belt or drive belt number tells you everything you need to order: 6PK1230 is 6 ribs, the PK rib profile and 1230 mm effective length. Here is how... Read more...
Isuzu D-Max and Holden Colorado fan belt sizes: 7PK990 and 13A1370, or 7PK1080 and 13A1450
Isuzu D-Max and Holden Colorado fan belt sizes: 7PK990 and 13A1370, or 7PK1080 and 13A1450
Our D-Max and Colorado fan belt kits split by engine code and build date, not by badge. Here are the two belt numbers in each kit, which years each listing... Read more...
L68149, LM67048, LM12749 and LM11949: trailer bearing numbers and the kits that use them
L68149, LM67048, LM12749 and LM11949: trailer bearing numbers and the kits that use them
What each trailer bearing number people search actually is: cone or cup, its size, Holden or Ford, and which of our kits carry it. One cone number on its own... Read more...
Toyota Hilux, Hiace and Dyna timing belt kits: which kit fits your diesel
Toyota Hilux, Hiace and Dyna timing belt kits: which kit fits your diesel
Our Toyota Hilux, Hiace and Dyna timing belt kits split by engine code: one kit family for the 2L, 3L and 5L diesels, another for the 1KD-FTV and 2KD-FTV. Find... Read more...
Service kits for the Hilux, LandCruiser 79, Colorado and D-Max: what's in each and which fits
Service kits for the Hilux, LandCruiser 79, Colorado and D-Max: what's in each and which fits
Our service kits for the LandCruiser 70 Series, Hilux, Colorado and D-Max are split by model code and engine, not by model name. Find your code in the table to... Read more...
Commodore rear wheel bearings by model: VN to VZ with IRS, the VY and VZ Crewman, and VE and VF
Commodore rear wheel bearings by model: VN to VZ with IRS, the VY and VZ Crewman, and VE and VF
Our Commodore rear wheel bearing listings split by suspension and body, not just by series: VN to VZ with IRS, the VY and VZ Crewman and One Tonner, the VB... Read more...
Subaru EJ20 and EJ25 timing belt kits: SOHC or DOHC, and which kit fits
Subaru EJ20 and EJ25 timing belt kits: SOHC or DOHC, and which kit fits
Our listings split Subaru's EJ20 and EJ25 engines between two timing belt kits by camshaft layout (SOHC or DOHC), not by turbo or engine size. Match your engine code in... Read more...
MTD, Cub Cadet and Yardman belts: the 754- and 954- numbers matched to belt sizes
MTD, Cub Cadet and Yardman belts: the 754- and 954- numbers matched to belt sizes
On MTD's own part pages each 954- belt replaces the matching 754- number, so both point to one belt. Here are 24 MTD, Cub Cadet and Yardman belts matched to... Read more...
Landcruiser 80 Series and GQ Patrol swivel hub kits: which one you need
Landcruiser 80 Series and GQ Patrol swivel hub kits: which one you need
Bearings Express lists three swivel hub kits for the Landcruiser 80 Series and HZJ105, and three for the GQ Patrol and Ford Maverick DA. Here is what each contains, which... Read more...
BA, BF and FG Falcon and Territory rear wheel bearings: bearing kit or hub and bearing kit?
BA, BF and FG Falcon and Territory rear wheel bearings: bearing kit or hub and bearing kit?
Our IRS rear wheel bearing kit and our IRS rear hub and bearing kit list exactly the same BA to FG X Falcons, BA and BF Fairmonts, Fairlanes, LTDs and... Read more...
25580 and 15123 Dexter bearing kits: AU or US version? Check the seal
25580 and 15123 Dexter bearing kits: AU or US version? Check the seal
The AU and US versions of our Dexter 2 tonne kits have the same 25580 and 15123 bearings. Only the seal differs, and the old seal's inside diameter tells you... Read more...
Rose joints (rod ends): sizes, male vs female, and left vs right thread
Rose joints (rod ends): sizes, male vs female, and left vs right thread
A rose joint is a rod end: a ball with a bore through it, held in an eye on a threaded shank. Here is how the bore, the thread, male... Read more...
Greenfield mower belts: GT18005 cutter belt vs GT20005 drive belt
Greenfield mower belts: GT18005 cutter belt vs GT20005 drive belt
On Greenfield Evolution 2000 Mk II and Mk IIA and 32 and 34 inch Fastcut ride-ons, GT18005 is the B100 cutter belt and GT20005 the drive belt, which we match... Read more...
2 and 2.5 tonne caravan wheel bearings: HR30210, 15123 and the other 2 tonne kits
2 and 2.5 tonne caravan wheel bearings: HR30210, 15123 and the other 2 tonne kits
The 2 tonne in our kit names is not a load rating. AL-KO's 2/2.5 tonne set is HR30210 with 15123/15245, but five other pairs in our range carry the same... Read more...
2RS vs ZZ bearings: what the seal codes mean, and each maker's equivalent (LLU, DDU, 2RSH, VV, DD)
2RS vs ZZ bearings: what the seal codes mean, and each maker's equivalent (LLU, DDU, 2RSH, VV, DD)
2RS means rubber seals on both sides and ZZ means metal shields. Here is each maker's code for the same seal, what you gain and lose with each, and why... Read more...
608 bearing size: 8 x 22 x 7 mm, and 608ZZ vs 608-2RS
608 bearing size: 8 x 22 x 7 mm, and 608ZZ vs 608-2RS
Every 608 is 8 mm bore x 22 mm outside diameter x 7 mm wide, shielded or sealed. Checked against three bearing makers' tables: how 608ZZ and 608-2RS differ, the... Read more...
Wheel bearing kit or hub assembly: which one does your car take?
Wheel bearing kit or hub assembly: which one does your car take?
A wheel bearing kit is fitted with the hub you already have; a hub assembly replaces the bearing and hub as one sealed unit. Here is how to tell which... Read more...
V-belt sizes chart: A, B, C, Z (M) and SPZ widths, and how to read the number
V-belt sizes chart: A, B, C, Z (M) and SPZ widths, and how to read the number
A V-belt size is a section letter plus a length number. Here are the widths and depths of the Z (M), A, B, C and SPZ sections, what the number... Read more...
NGK BPMR7A spark plug: gap, thread size, what NGK lists it for and equivalents
NGK BPMR7A spark plug: gap, thread size, what NGK lists it for and equivalents
The NGK BPMR7A comes gapped at 0.7 mm, with a 14 mm thread, 9.5 mm reach and a 19 mm hex, but some chainsaw manuals set 0.5 mm. Here is... Read more...
Hyundai Getz and Accent timing belt kits: belt or chain, and which kit fits
Hyundai Getz and Accent timing belt kits: belt or chain, and which kit fits
The Getz 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 and the 2000 to 2010 Accent 1.5 and 1.6 take the same timing belt kit. Match your engine code in the table, then decide... Read more...
Holden Colorado RC, RG and Isuzu D-Max front wheel bearings: which kit fits
Holden Colorado RC, RG and Isuzu D-Max front wheel bearings: which kit fits
One front wheel bearing kit is listed for the RG Colorado, 4x4 RC Colorado, 4x4 D-Max and MU-X. This guide shows which codes and years each listing names, and why... Read more...
UCP vs UCF vs UCFL: pillow block or flange bearing, which housing do I need?
UCP vs UCF vs UCFL: pillow block or flange bearing, which housing do I need?
A UCP pillow block, a UCF four-bolt flange and a UCFL two-bolt flange all carry the same UC insert bearing. What you're choosing is the mounting face and the bolt... Read more...
Toyota Hilux, Hiace, Prado and Fortuner wheel bearing kits: which one fits
Toyota Hilux, Hiace, Prado and Fortuner wheel bearing kits: which one fits
Toyota wheel bearing kits are split by model code, front or rear, build date and ABS. This table matches Hilux, Hiace, Prado and Fortuner codes to the Bearings Express kit... Read more...
Thrust bearing sizes: the 51100 and 51200 series chart, and which washer goes on the shaft
Thrust bearing sizes: the 51100 and 51200 series chart, and which washer goes on the shaft
Bore, outside diameter and height for every 51100 to 51110 and 51201 to 51212 thrust ball bearing, checked against two bearing makers' catalogues. Plus how to read the number and... Read more...
Do I need a Kevlar mower belt? Kevlar vs standard V-belts, and A103K vs AK103
Do I need a Kevlar mower belt? Kevlar vs standard V-belts, and A103K vs AK103
Almost every mower deck belt is a Kevlar belt, and a standard belt in a Kevlar job can shred within hours. Match the old belt: Kevlar can replace a standard... Read more...
AX vs A, BX vs B, XPZ vs SPZ: what the X means on a V-belt
AX vs A, BX vs B, XPZ vs SPZ: what the X means on a V-belt
An AX, BX or XPZ belt is the cogged version of an A, B or SPZ belt: same width, same pulleys, same size number. Here is how to read the... Read more...
Roller chain sizes: 06B, 08B, 10B and 12B vs ANSI 35, 40, 50 and 60 (simplex, duplex and stainless)
Roller chain sizes: 06B, 08B, 10B and 12B vs ANSI 35, 40, 50 and 60 (simplex, duplex and stainless)
Pitch, roller diameter, inside width, pin and plate sizes for 06B, 08B, 10B and 12B roller chain and their ANSI 35, 40, 50 and 60 lookalikes, from chain makers' published... Read more...