1st Post: Hub Pricing Comparison Question

[pfloydmaster]

Okay, so, driving a stock 99 Explorer XLT, 4X4, SOHC Vin E, and I am going to replace the hubs. I've been checking the prices for the Timken Hubs, part number SP450200. RockAuto price is $104 each. Autozone price is $212 each for the same hub. Am I missing something here or is it just Autozone gouging us on pricing? Damn!

 

[CLEVELANDFORDMAN]

If they are both timken then autozone is just milking you

 

[Brandon96]

Autozone also sells fuel pumps for $310.00
I purchased an Autozone Full Hub assembly a few years ago in desperate need... it blew up in 3,000 miles :
You can't go wrong with the Timkens!


Welcome to the forums!

 

[biggmike1012003]

also look up on ebay motors my hubs were like $200 at napa, autozone but on ebay motors i only paid $43 per hub with one year warrenty and free shipping. just an idea

 

[Turdle]

http://www.1aauto.com/1A/wheel-bear...ium=comparisonshopping&utm_campaign=Shopzilla

support your local forum vendor

 

[pfloydmaster]

Thanks for the info. Thought it was just me.

 

[1AJeremyD]

Thank you Turdle! We also have a complete break down of how to install the part on the vehicle as well. Enjoy and welcome to the site!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHzgw8vnYg8

 

[pfloydmaster]

Thanks Turdle for the info. Guess I know where I'm gonna get my hubs now! Great price for two hubs!

Thanks 1AJeremyD for a great video! Seems like a pretty straight-forward replacement.

 

[EMG7895]

Stay far away from autozone hubs, I bought one in an emergency and got about 4,000 miles out of it before it was grinding badly.

 

[pfloydmaster]

Thanks EMG7895! Will do. It's going to be either the Timkens (quality) or 1A Auto (best warranty)! I figure I can't go wrong either way