Hub: Good deal or keep away

[Nfuriate]

Pretty sure I have a bad wheel bearing. I replaced both sides of my Ranger so this should be the same, but I'm debating which bearing to get. I know Moog or Timken would be better, but RockAuto has a Wholesaler Closeout for $29.09. I can't find a brand and don't want to get a cheaply made part that's going to wear out soon, but dang, $29.09?!?!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/sb73brp6t144zkz/WheelBearings.pdf

 

[mustang6878]

A 30 day guarantee!!?? That is one step above what we call an "Oklahoma Guarantee"....if it is "OK" when you first use it, that is all you get.

IMHO, Auto parts , like tools, boots, and guns, you get what you pay for.

( this does NOT apply to generic milk...what do the cows that it comes from have no spots???)

 

[05dakotatrac]

If money is tight buy it but be prepared to spend more later

 

[roamer37]

Just my opinion but I bought two of the Lower price rock auto Hub Assy. Two years ago on failed this summer. I replace that one with a Timkin Hub it lasted 4 month. So now I have to buy one more from rock auto for $122 then pay to ship my old one back and then they will refund the 4 month old failed unit. Not really sure that is what I am going to do. So there goes your one year warranty out the window. I think I am going to give
RAYBESTOS 715052 and see if they are any better.. I called Timkin and they told me they have no warranty that I have to deal with the retailer. Good luck

 

[Newfy Trac]

I tried the cheaper hubs, lasted only 6 months. I have Timken's now(1 year), with bigger wheels and tires and some serious pounding in the Sand Dunes this summer. Unless your working on a limited budget, I would pass on the cheaper hubs.

 

[MidnightRebel07]

Cheap hub assemblies are good to have as a trail spare but really it all depends on how and where you drive your rig as well as the trucks setup (wheels/tires/lift/etc...).

If money is tight I would go for the cheap one to get you by (just keep an eye on tire wear and an ear to the hubs), some last long and some don't, it's a crap shoot.

 

[swshawaii]

FWIW, I found this searching "Precision Automotive" hub bearing reviews. Never heard of "Yellowbullet.com" though. :scratch:

http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6209023

 

[Newfy Trac]

FWIW, I found this searching "Precision Automotive" hub bearing reviews. Never heard of "Yellowbullet.com" though. :scratch:

http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6209023

Yellowbullet is a drag race forum. No holds bar forum, nothing is off limits and nothing is ever deleted. I've been a member there for many years, but don't post much.