Steering Bearings / Components for Three Wheelers

At Kriloha Ltd., we understand that for the three-wheeler industry, steering is not just about motion—it’s about “Operator-Control” and “Road-Reliability.” Our Steering Bearings and Components for Three-Wheelers are our engineered answer for “Shock-Absorption” and “Smooth-Pivot-Integrity.” As a premier provider of industrial and automotive components, Kriloha has developed a steering series that balances mechanical invincibility with the operational agility required for high-frequency urban transit.

The engineering of our steering series is based on Load-Distribution Excellence. By optimizing the ball-to-raceway contact area, we ensure that the weight of the vehicle and its cargo is distributed evenly across the steering head, preventing the “stiff-steering” effect that plagues lower-quality components. At Kriloha, we verify that our bearing races are through-hardened to withstand thousands of cycles of lock-to-lock movement without losing their “Quiet-Motion” profile. This creates a “Rigid-Resilient” support system that secures your vehicle’s most critical control interface.

Manufacturing these components involves strict Surface-Hardness and Concentricity Verification. We ensure that every steering cup, cone, and ball set provides a perfectly matched fit for standard three-wheeler chassis. Whether you are overhauling a fleet of passenger rickshaws or manufacturing heavy-duty cargo trikes, Kriloha Steering Bearings provide the mechanical durability your application demands. By choosing Kriloha Ltd., you are investing in a “Reliability-First” technology that secures the safety and comfort of every journey.

Bearing Table

SR. NO.	BEARING NO.	BOUNDARY DIMENSIONS (in mm)					MASS (~ Kg.)
SR. NO.	BEARING NO.	d	d1	D	D1	T	MASS (~ Kg.)
1	Adujuster Ring / Ball Race	0.000	0.000	66.500	49.000	20.550	0.370
2	L03078 / L03178	32.000	0.000	49.500	55.000	13.300	0.110
3	Upper Cone / Lower Cone	40.000	0.000	49.000	69.000	17.000	0.320
4	L02878 / L02378	56.000	0.000	60.000	88.000	17.300	0.345
5	Upper Cone 30 / Lower Cone 30	56.000	58.000	87.000	–	28.000	0.430

Primary Use Cases

Passenger Autorickshaws: The primary steering interface for urban and rural passenger transport vehicles.
Three-Wheeled Cargo Loaders: Supporting the steering neck in vehicles designed for heavy last-mile delivery and agricultural transport.
Electric Three-Wheelers (E-Rickshaws): Providing a low-friction, high-efficiency steering solution for the growing green mobility sector.
Custom Trike Builds: Ideal for specialized three-wheeled recreational or utility vehicles requiring robust steering column support.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why do three-wheelers require specialized steering bearings?
Unlike four-wheelers, a three-wheeler concentrates its entire front-end steering and suspension load onto a single column. These bearings must be significantly more robust to handle that concentrated stress and impact.
2. What causes “notchy” steering in three-wheelers?
“Notchy” or indexed steering is usually caused by “Brinelling,” where the balls have dented the raceway due to heavy impacts. Kriloha bearings use case-hardened steel to specifically resist this type of wear.
3. Are these bearings compatible with both petrol and electric rickshaws?
Yes. Our steering components are designed based on standard chassis dimensions, making them compatible across traditional internal combustion and modern E-Rickshaw platforms.
4. Does the kit include the cups and cones?
Kriloha typically provides steering “sets” which include the top and bottom cups, cones, and ball cages to ensure a perfectly synchronized fit for the steering head.
5. How often should these bearings be lubricated?
For commercial three-wheelers, we recommend inspection and relubrication every 5,000 to 10,000 km, depending on road conditions, using a high-quality water-resistant grease.