Drum bearing trouble?

[Maytagsuxs]

I am wondering if anyone out there knows the size of the bearings in this unit. I am looking to replace them with a timken or skf brand and not some cheap ones made in china. I would like to know this before I tear it apart. Also, where is a good source for the seal kit. This washer is only 2 years old with bad bearings are you kidding me maytag. My old Kenmore was just fine but the wifey had to have a new washer and drier and I settled for this piece of junk!    

Model MAH5500BWW

[krazytech]

Rear bearing in a maytag you should check out youtube at

tony tool ...he is selling the tools but he also has the bearings...
last time I tried to get a bearring from WL ... I had to buy the rear tub half... So I don't even know if you can get them ... please let me know what you come up with

[Maytagsuxs]

I am a home owner looking to save money. There is no way that I am going to spend over $400 for that tool. Being a machinist, I plan on making my own contraption that will out perform the tonytool hands down. I did end up finding the correct bearing numbers and ordered them through a local supplier. 

[AJ]

Hi Maytagsuxs,

Being a machinist, I plan on making my own contraption that will out perform the tonytool hands down.

I would love to see some photos of what you come up with. In fact if you have time it would be great if you could post photos of the whole repair job.

I did end up finding the correct bearing numbers and ordered them through a local supplier. 

Could you post the bearing numbers for us?

[Maytagsuxs]

6206-2RS Bearing & 6207-2RS Bearing

[AJ]

6206-2RS Bearing & 6207-2RS Bearing

Thanks, 

[krazytech]

So would this bearing be the one to get or is there a better one for this use?

6207-2RS Bearing 35x72x17 Sealed $9.95

http://www.vxb.com/page/bearings/PROD/Kit316?gclid=CKGTwNiCop0CFRQpawodgzYAAQ