Hi; There won't be a thrust bearing with the rotator but you shouldn't need one. You have to get a fairly good sized antenna up there before you need a thrust bearing. Richard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 4:49 PM Subject: Another question about rotors. Hi list, When I by a rotor for my 2 meter beam will I need to buy a = thrust baring or will that come with the rotor? 73 KB3GOS