2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Wheel bearings

[SAndreasen]

Is there a place to buy front wheel bearing hub assemblies that’s preferred ? 280$ an Napa 55$ on eBay

 

[Ozymandias]

What has Rockauto.com to offer in that case?

I always bought my Timken and SKF bearings from them for the best price available.

Edit: I'd never buy a bearing without a Name brand on it, no way.

 

[SAndreasen]

https://www.rockauto.com/en/cart/

 

[SAndreasen]

Is that the right one

 

[Ozymandias]

Without knowing your exact vehicle I can't say that - but why Moog??????

I see the good stuff right away.

 

[SAndreasen]

I guess because if I’m going to dorms 200 I’ll go ahead and spend 50 more dollars and buy local and have local warranty .

 

[Ozymandias]

To get a no-name China bearing?
I prefer quality over warranty.

 

[SAndreasen]

You are going to get china wherever you go and more than likely to get a counterfeit braying from the internet bargain basement dealer than anywhere else

 

[SAndreasen]

I bought the moog bearing I’ll report back

 

[Gearclash]

You are going to get china wherever you go and more than likely to get a counterfeit [bearing] from the internet bargain basement dealer than anywhere else

You are correct, this is a very real concern. In this case I don’t know what to recommend, but if I am buying just a bearing I will NOT buy through an open 3rd party vendor like Amazon or eBay unless the bearing in question is not real mission critical. Everything else has to come through a closed supply line like the OEM or a bearing dealer.

Moog generally has a good reputation, so I would think they would put a good quality bearing into their front hub cassettes.

I see SKF on the rockauto list and I would trust them also.

 

[BigPapa]

I know they're the cheapest on the list, but we've used quite a few Mevotech hubs in various vehicles here at the shop and I have them in three of my vehicles. We've not had an issue with any of them and I wouldn't hesitate to put them in my Dodge diesel if I had one.

 

[Ozymandias]

Good to know.

 

[Topzide]

I've got a set of Mevotechs in my 2014. Been in there over 20K without any issues! They have a good reputation and liked the new bolts and axle nut in the kit. Would use again without hesitation.

 

[SAndreasen]

I’ve heard of guys using the 55 dollar eBay bearings and having good luck . I’ll report back if the moog is still working in 20,000 miles

 

[SAndreasen]

You are correct, this is a very real concern. In this case I don’t know what to recommend, but if I am buying just a bearing I will NOT buy through an open 3rd party vendor like Amazon or eBay unless the bearing in question is not real mission critical. Everything else has to come through a closed supply line like the OEM or a bearing dealer.

Moog generally has a good reputation, so I would think they would put a good quality bearing into their front hub cassettes.

I see SKF on the rockauto list and I would trust them also.

This is why I like to buy through Napa or a good online retailer for critical parts

 

[Gearclash]

This is why I like to buy through Napa or a good online retailer for critical parts

Based on what I’ve seen, NAPA around here will give you National bearings, and they tend to be Taiwanese made. Probably middle of the road quality.

 

[SAndreasen]

Based on what I’ve seen, NAPA around here will give you National bearings, and they tend to be Taiwanese made. Probably middle of the road quality.

I figured I’d try the mood because it 100$ cheaper than Napa

 

[SAndreasen]

The bearing .

 

[JeepBuilder]

I am getting a rumble from the passenger front on left turns. Looks like I am about to need to order some also. One thing about amazon and ebay. They are full of very well done counterfeits and the complaints go nowhere. This is an interesting page from the SKF bearing site on fakes.
https://www.skf.com/us/organisation/brand-protection

 

[SAndreasen]

I am getting a rumble from the passenger front on left turns. Looks like I am about to need to order some also. One thing about amazon and ebay. They are full of very well done counterfeits and the complaints go nowhere. This is an interesting page from the SKF bearing site on fakes.
https://www.skf.com/us/organisation/brand-protection

pretty bad when people are counterfeiting bearings