ok, saturday i walked out and my rearend seal, i guess desided to crapout. all of it's fluid was in the driveway. so i parked her. i was told to go online and get my bearing and seal kit. now, i do plan on getting new front hubs and that bearing end cap thing ("not sure what the name of it is") for the front axles. just know i need them. but, anyway. i've readed that most of you go to napa to get your parts. but, i'm looking for more beefy bearings.

so, i guess what i'm asking is. where do you guys get your bearing kits?
local parts store or online parts store for your kit?

also, i'm looking at these 2 kits. but the front kit doesn't show everything i need. so, i'm looking also at the bottom kit.
http://www.jeep4x4center.com/pinion-...FZGiPAodZwIABQ

http://www.jeep4x4center.com/drive-p...FeiPPAodT1YAFg

front kit #2

http://www.drivetrainamerica.com/p-1...px?cagpspn=pla

 

I don't know jack about bearings except you get what you pay for but I will say now is a good time to put in front aftermarket axle tube seals like the ones from alloy or superior. They keep all the water and other crap out of the diff much better than the little plastic mud slinger and crappy internal seals do.

 

Man, that was kinda painful to read.

Why are you rebuilding the entire axle? Why not just replace a couple seals and be done with it?

It'd cost you 12 bucks instead of 20 bucks.

What's wrong with your bearings? Are they making noise? I'd see no reason to replace them if they aren't bad.

Plus, if you're going to replace all of those you might as well re-gear at the same time. Assuming you're running larger tires.

But... if you must. I use Timken bearings. Don't get the house brand bearings.

 

lol!!! sorry!!! i was tring to be quick. i was running late for work this morrning. yes, the yoke bears are shot. i can grab the driveshafts and move the yoke from side to side. the front scares the crap out of me. as for gears. i'm running 4:10 on 33's. i plan on 35's soon. should i bump up the gear as while?

here are the timken kits.

http://www.rockridge4wd.com/MOTIVE-G...p/r30rt-mg.htm

http://www.rockridge4wd.com/Dana-35-.../r35jrt-mg.htm