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07-02-2011, 06:41 AM

Trickynick89

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Wheel bearings

I know all wheel bearings are for the most part the same but i wanna know if there are some that are better quality then others? What brands/manufacturers?

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07-02-2011, 08:04 AM

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not really, get them from the autoparts stores online, pretty much all the same. i just bought 2 of them from discount body parts for like 40 bucks each. check them out

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07-02-2011, 08:10 AM

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TIMKEN

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07-02-2011, 01:46 PM

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TIMKEN

x2 that

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07-02-2011, 02:24 PM

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From what I understand, Timken & SKF's are highly recommended.

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07-02-2011, 09:21 PM

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Timken for sure. Skf second if timkens price scares ya. Run away from GMB, I've received 2 now with the wrong studs preinstalled. I know its easy to fix but come on QUALITY CONTROL!!

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07-02-2011, 09:25 PM

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not really, get them from the autoparts stores online, pretty much all the same. i just bought 2 of them from discount body parts for like 40 bucks each. check them out

40 bucks? you talkin about the fronts? I got timkens for the rear for like $10/ea

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07-02-2011, 09:38 PM

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Timkin, SKF
Don't waste money on the bargain bearing, it will NOT last!

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07-03-2011, 02:24 AM

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I agree with "peep", you get what you pay for, 99.9% of the time at least. Every once in a while you can get special buys on quality parts. But usually if its cheap its made with inferior metal and and tolerances are way to loose.

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