For a Toyota, that Timken would be a reboxed NTN/Nachi/Koyo most of the time.Yup oem or skf would be my only 2 recommendations. A while back Timken would be too, but their quality has dropped significantly.
For a Toyota, that Timken would be a reboxed NTN/Nachi/Koyo most of the time.Yup oem or skf would be my only 2 recommendations. A while back Timken would be too, but their quality has dropped significantly.
A friend of mine owns a German repair shop, he says he’s found it to be better to quote everyone high, saying it also may need (this or that when he’s in there), then when he finishes he always tries to give them a lower price. Says it takes pressure off him and leaves the customers happy. Then again if you only service Mercedes, Porsche, Audi, BMW, VW...your customers probably are going to be less frugal anyway. Plus it’s either him or the dealer.We offer discounts to customers who choose to have both done. Lol. We give them a discount on the labor for it usually and most of the time they opt for both. Things we absolutely won’t replace singles of are brake rotors, suspension components and spark plugs.
I'm sure they all love that.You can always run to your local Napa, Carquest, etc and see what's in the box if they have one in stock. Could be great or not. If not, or the price is not what you want. Mail-order.
I never do both. One side can get damaged without the other. I had to put a hub in our old Tahoe @116 k. Sold it with 188k and the other bearing was still okSKF. Me personally I always change both sides because otherwise it messes with my OCD and plus I feel any time there is two or more of something they should be changed together. Just what I have done and have been taught to do.
Normally I would agree, but given the iffiness of replacement bearings I'd only change the bad side.SKF. Me personally I always change both sides because otherwise it messes with my OCD and plus I feel any time there is two or more of something they should be changed together. Just what I have done and have been taught to do.
Normally I would agree, but given the iffiness of replacement bearings I'd only change the bad side.
SKF....if other feels fine dont bother with it. My old 02 Volvo that brother now has, still has 2 orig in it at 560k klms
So far I have not seen that with SKF....and it would get returned if it wasnt skf!Problem is, skf and others buy the parts they don't produce from other vendors. So there might not be skf produced parts in the box. Probably not the case for a popular item, but be careful to pay extra for something just to get the brand name.
Buy it and return it then if you're that squeamish. LOL.I'm sure they all love that.
What can I do for you? I'd like to see part number 1234. Sure, I'll get it for you right now....Here you go. OK thanks. That'll be $120. No thanks, I was just checking where it was made in and will buy it cheaper online.
Really.... now you all are showing your age. Its ok back in the day your answers would have been pretty spot on but....... Unfortunately it does not matter so much as it once did. It is more where the "specific" bearing is manufactured. All of those companies have sold off or re organized in the last 30 years the quality of all of them is not what it use to be. There was a large article a few years back in Counterman's Magazine explaining this whole bearing and seal industry and the changes. I would stay with UK ,USA, Japan and Germany for a country of manufactured bearings. Need I say which country(s) to think twice about using?
I am just curious and only wondering why BCA was not on the list of choices?
Really.... now you all are showing your age. Its ok back in the day your answers would have been pretty spot on but....... Unfortunately it does not matter so much as it once did. It is more where the "specific" bearing is manufactured. All of those companies have sold off or re organized in the last 30 years the quality of all of them is not what it use to be. There was a large article a few years back in Counterman's Magaz
If possible in the comment section of your order I would ask that your parts be from one country of origin. You could even specify which country you would rather or rather not get them from.
Don't be surprised if they decline it. This often happens and I simply use another source and at times must pay a (for) few dollars more.
Hey that 'sa movie title... LOL
I like how so many suggesting SKF... LOL I love SKF, for sure, but not when some of their products are made in China.
I use Timken or NSK for my vehicles. Check the hearts next to the part on rock auto, it indicates the most popular brands sold. Don't get a off label bearing based on that, but it inspires confidence when you see timken or nsk as a popular brand.Hate to resurrect an old thread... but.... sooooo many choices on Rock Auto for wheel hubs!
IS the whole Timken (Chinese or USA made) debate still in effect? Any other good choices? There's about two dozen offered on Rock Auto.
Looking to replace mine on a 2001 Buick. Thanks!
Thank you for this! Yes, It would appear GM sourced from a bad supplier that can't make a long-lasting bearing. Sigh...I use Timken or NSK for my vehicles. Check the hearts next to the part on rock auto, it indicates the most popular brands sold. Don't get a off label bearing based on that, but it inspires confidence when you see timken or nsk as a popular brand.
I would not ever buy a bearing from GM again. I had a bearing replaced in my 2017 Lacrosse (LR) at 9,000k. Replacement bearing also failed 2k later. The bearing was failing again 4k later.. All replaced under warranty. When we turned the car in, the right rear was almost dead.
Hate to resurrect an old thread... but.... sooooo many choices on Rock Auto for wheel hubs!
IS the whole Timken (Chinese or USA made) debate still in effect? Any other good choices? There's about two dozen offered on Rock Auto.
Looking to replace mine on a 2001 Buick. Thanks!