Crankshaft Main Bearing Set SET w/ Tabs on one side or both

Drawz · Post by **Drawz** » Mon Nov 24, 2014 10:30 pm

I am looking into rebuilding the bottom end of my 04 sxt 2.0 in the near future and when looking at rockauto master rebuild kits I noticed the "Crankshaft Main Bearing Set" has two options. Tab on one side or both. I'm not sure which one I would need. Is there a certain one I have to have, or is it optional? Is there a kit I should look into instead of the rockauto dnj kits? I plan on having block hot tanked and decked and bored if necessary and then do the rest of the work myself. So far I've replaced the whole top end with reman head and cam, timing components water pump etc, and all new mounts. Motor and tranny. Thanks for the help in advance!

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Tue Nov 25, 2014 8:31 am

If I remember correctly from the last 2.0 I did, they only had tabs on one side but I may be wrong. I used DNJ rings because they were cheap on that build. Personally, I'd go for the Clevites since they are a known brand. They're only $31 shipped on ebay. The DNJ may do just as well though.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Engine-Cranksha ... f5&vxp=mtr

timmyw28 · Post by **timmyw28** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 12:19 am

On my 00 block it has one bearing that has it on both sides it . It keeps it from sliding back and forth in the block and putting the rods in a bind. But I'll look at it tomorrow when I get to work to make sure and get back with u.

timmyw28 · Post by **timmyw28** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 8:19 am

Just checked out the main bearings on my 00 block and it has the tabs on both sides and on the top and bottom bearing.