Tapered steering bearings

WelderDave

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So I took the original ball bearings out and I was looking at the races. Those look pressed in. do they also need to come off?
 
If you’re planning on changing to taper roller, yes the old bearing cups have to come out. A bit of heat and a long brass drift and 2 lb hammer will help
 
If that’s the case I’m wondering if I should just cut them and make it real easy. Heat would destroy the rubber seal anyway. The frame is also in powder coat too so I’d rather not potentially wreck the paint with heat
 
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