I have to replace both front wheel bearing/hub assemblies on my Dakota. I can get Raybestos Professional Grade hub/bearing sets for $61.99 each plus $12.00 shipping from Rock Auto. Total price about $130.00.
I can also get the National brand at AAP for $84.00 each, Regular price is about $119.00, but if I use the BIG35 discount code, pay online and do two separate transactions it brings the price down to $84.00 each, and my local AAP has them in stock on the shelf.
Question is, which one is better? I can't really find much online and I did search here, I found one old post that didn't tell me much. There was one guy who had problems with a National bearing, but I think he may have torqued the nut incorrectly. I read that National is owned by Federal Mogul, and I think Federal Mogul owns Fram and Autolite, and if that really is so then I expect their hubs to probably be made either in China or Mexico. I don't know where Raybestos hubs are made. I read a post online where a guy bought Raybestos brake rotors that were made in China. Does anyone know if there is a good quality American made hub I can buy?
I'd like to get the best part I can at a reasonable price. So far Rockauto has been the only online parts supplier I have checked. I will look for other online prices today.
Thanks for any help.
I can also get the National brand at AAP for $84.00 each, Regular price is about $119.00, but if I use the BIG35 discount code, pay online and do two separate transactions it brings the price down to $84.00 each, and my local AAP has them in stock on the shelf.
Question is, which one is better? I can't really find much online and I did search here, I found one old post that didn't tell me much. There was one guy who had problems with a National bearing, but I think he may have torqued the nut incorrectly. I read that National is owned by Federal Mogul, and I think Federal Mogul owns Fram and Autolite, and if that really is so then I expect their hubs to probably be made either in China or Mexico. I don't know where Raybestos hubs are made. I read a post online where a guy bought Raybestos brake rotors that were made in China. Does anyone know if there is a good quality American made hub I can buy?
I'd like to get the best part I can at a reasonable price. So far Rockauto has been the only online parts supplier I have checked. I will look for other online prices today.
Thanks for any help.