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boxster · 11-08-2015, 07:57 PM

[QUOTE=Jake Raby;472877]These are realistic periodic service recommendations. Unlike those who admit "they don't know" how long something will last that they may sell (but they sell it anyway as a lifetime part) the LN products have been truly developed. The lifespans that are stated came from the hourly ratings of the ball bearings, by the manufacturer, as well as what has been seen in practical applications.

No one (at LN) wants to set an expectation that ANY ball bearing will last forever, so from day one the components have had a service life, in years, and miles.

Yes, even if you put 500 miles on a bearing it can have too much time in service if it reaches the recommended service interval. Corrosive wear is real.[/QUOTE

11-08-2015, 07:57 PM	#2
boxster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: malta Posts: 210	[QUOTE=Jake Raby;472877]These are realistic periodic service recommendations. Unlike those who admit "they don't know" how long something will last that they may sell (but they sell it anyway as a lifetime part) the LN products have been truly developed. The lifespans that are stated came from the hourly ratings of the ball bearings, by the manufacturer, as well as what has been seen in practical applications. No one (at LN) wants to set an expectation that ANY ball bearing will last forever, so from day one the components have had a service life, in years, and miles. Yes, even if you put 500 miles on a bearing it can have too much time in service if it reaches the recommended service interval. Corrosive wear is real.[/QUOTE Last edited by boxster; 11-08-2015 at 08:40 PM.