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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 02:23 PM
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Trying to find replacement wheel bearings for the front. Only thing I'm seeing is the entire hub assembly. Searched three different parts stores Autozone, Napa, Advanced... Can't seem to find just the bearings.
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 02:28 PM
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You cant just replace the wheel hub bearings you have to replace the whole hub assembly
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 99 Purple XJ
You cant just replace the wheel hub bearings you have to replace the whole hub assembly
Damn...

Cutting in to my lift/tire fund.

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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by KJamesJR
Damn...

Cutting in to my lift/tire fund.
just wait til after the lift/tires are bought/installed...better establish a healthy maintenance fund.

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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Have you checked partsgeek.com? I had the same problem myself but I already bought just the bearings...... found out the hard way lol. Anyways I was able to get them both for $181 plus shipping and insurance.....
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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Have you tried partsgeek.com? I was able to get both sides for $181 plus shipping and insurance for my 98...... I found out the hard way and bought just the bearings :-( Been looking at this forum for a long time and I decided to finally join so I could turn you on to the deals there...... good luck sir/ ma'am
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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stupid " smart" phone
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 09:13 PM
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Thanks, I'll check them out. Did you purchase them? How do you like them, and how many miles on them so far?
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 09:27 PM
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I just ordered them Friday..... Sorry I couldn't help you otherwise...... They were Tenkins btw...... Ups says that they would be here next Friday.....
I've ordered other tqhings from them without issue..... returns are pretty painless too..... just got to find some more time.....LOL
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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 12:22 AM
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Be careful of the low-price Chinese made hubs unless you like changing them frequently. There is a reason they are $35 instead of $90.
If you can find something with Timken or SKF bearings, get them.

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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 08:15 AM
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You can order timken hubs from autozone for like $90 and comes with 3 yr warranty. They don't carry them in the store so grab the part # of their website and order them in person
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