Help Selecting Front Hub Bearings
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If you're going to keep the Suburban for any length of time, use GM OE
It's also my understanding that for aftermarket, SKF would be the other choice.
It's also my understanding that for aftermarket, SKF would be the other choice.
At those prices you have to mean hubs rather than hub bearings.
I'd do same as dlundblad, OEM, SKF or Timken based upon which is cheaper.
A pair for $145 isn't necessarily fishy if it is some odd lot or individual selling off their spare parts rather than a higher volume distributor, though it also wouldn't surprise me if someone was selling generics and calling them Timken.
I'd do same as dlundblad, OEM, SKF or Timken based upon which is cheaper.
A pair for $145 isn't necessarily fishy if it is some odd lot or individual selling off their spare parts rather than a higher volume distributor, though it also wouldn't surprise me if someone was selling generics and calling them Timken.
SKF - GM wheel hubs from that era are known for prematurely wearing out, SKF redesigned it and that's what I put on. Made in Mexico.
I was happy with the SKF in my Sierra. That was 10 years ago though.....
I would go for the pair of Timkens. Chances are good the other side can't be far behind.
The OEM will just be a rebranded unit most likely made by one of the brands you listed at a high price.
^^^This. OE, SKF, and Timken are the only 3 options I consider for hub/bearing assemblies.
Also, stay away from ebay and Amazon...they are crawling with counterfeit parts.
While interesting many things have changed in where companies manufacturer products in the last 25 years. And then there are mergers and acquisitions to consider.
I just changed one yesterday on my 05 Yukon. Bought the clearance one for $50 and the bearing is nice but the ABS sensor cable was broken at the hub from poor packaging. My old one was fine so I plan to put it in the new bearing assembly. Local was gonna be about $120 and I don't plan to keep this vehicle through the summer.
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I have a front and rear A/C Delco on the Buick no issues. The 2003 Duramax has had an A/C Delco on the front for 14,000 miles with no issues. Make sure you get the correct axle nut torque. The wrong torque will destroy one pretty quick.
Usually true, but i did get a good ebay deal on a NOS Centric premium hub with Timken bearings in it. Box read "USA" too. I'm more likely to buy on ebay if it looks like a one-off part, someone getting rid of a single unit rather than a volume seller of same part.
