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New Wheel Bearings

Posted: 5/17/06 5:08pmMessage 1 of 7
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Well, I've replaced about everthing under the car except the wheel bearings. Any recommendations on what brand to use, and what would I expect to pay to replace all four bearings?
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Posted: 5/17/06 5:31pmMessage 2 of 7
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I would go with Timken or GM.  Just make sure it's an American mfg.  Many bearings are make in China.  Most of the China bearings are not the same quality.  I use Timken.  There are a total of 4 front bearings.  If I recall, they were about $40 for all four and new front grease seals from Autozone.
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Posted: 5/17/06 6:24pmMessage 3 of 7
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[QUOTE=Easy Rider]Well, I've replaced about everthing under the car except the wheel bearings. Any recommendations on what brand to use, and what would I expect to pay to replace all four bearings?[/QUOTE] Just my 2 cents......... I put GM bearings in mine trying to keep as many GM parts as I can in it for a car that's so old....it was expensive.

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Posted: 5/17/06 6:46pmMessage 4 of 7
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Hey....what are you doing in my car???

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What YOU should be doin....DRIVIN!!!

Go with the Timkin brand bearings. Most any parts house will have them or the cheapos. Just be sure to ask, and verify you get the good stuff. Don't fergit the seals!!

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Posted: 5/18/06 3:53pmMessage 5 of 7
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Mick:

I sure as hell ain't sitting in front of palm trees in Minnesota!!!!!

 

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Posted: 5/18/06 7:14pmMessage 6 of 7
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Agree, Timken are the way to go.  They make them all and are a reasonable price, even here in Oz.
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Posted: 5/19/06 5:27amMessage 7 of 7
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Timken is a long time standard for bearings. You can't go wrong!

Use good wheel bearing grease and check you spindles for any signs of damage. Make sure you get new seals and cotter pins when you're getting your parts.

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