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Cheapo Wheel Bearings?
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 6:45 pm
by theSLEEPER
Who has taken that gamble and how are they lasting?
Re: Cheapo Wheel Bearings?
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 7:16 pm
by 3400beretta
A year, IF your lucky. Unless you are getting rid of the car, don't do it.
Re: Cheapo Wheel Bearings?
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 7:29 pm
by theSLEEPER
Thanks. Thats what I'm finding. Looks like Timkens.
Re: Cheapo Wheel Bearings?
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 7:41 pm
by 88gtz
Yeah total waste of money, timkens are only 20 bucks more. I took a gamble once and never will again...
Re: Cheapo Wheel Bearings?
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:02 pm
by Barry
I also took that gamble and lost.
Re: Cheapo Wheel Bearings?
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:14 pm
by DTMAce
I have always used Timkens. On my second set in the Z. Just make sure you install the bearing seals. They help.
Re: Cheapo Wheel Bearings?
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:33 pm
by 88gtz
^ my 98 cavalier didn't come with them for some reason, I was kinda freaked out.
Re: Cheapo Wheel Bearings?
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 6:06 pm
by 1988GTU
I would rather use junkyard hubs rather than the cheaper branded hubs found online or at teh local parts stores.
Re: Cheapo Wheel Bearings?
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:51 pm
by KFLO 93 GT
My last set of new Timkens lasted less than a year. They've been bought out and now do rebrands on wheel bearings.
National makes a good wheel bearing unit still, some parts stores carry them.
rockauto.com is your best friend, mine too.
Re: Cheapo Wheel Bearings?
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 2:11 pm
by Kris GTwhat?
I've used the "premium" auto parts brands, and the cheapo's, they are all garbage. Now I only just use delco's, and haven't had an issue since.
Re: Cheapo Wheel Bearings?
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:36 am
by theSLEEPER
So... National or Timken? I'm about to order today!
Re: Cheapo Wheel Bearings?
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 4:06 pm
by theSLEEPER
Going with the Nationals I guess...
Re: Cheapo Wheel Bearings?
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 5:02 pm
by theSLEEPER
I cancelled my order. I'm seeing some differences in models. Can anyone tell me the right part number for the Timken front wheel bearing for the 95 base?
Re: Cheapo Wheel Bearings?
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:43 pm
by 3X00-Modified
513017K $47.79 each
Its right on Rock Auto
Re: Cheapo Wheel Bearings?
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:46 am
by theSLEEPER
Thanks. I went ahead and got the Rock Auto ones.