Bad Timken Hub Asembly?

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gmartin1215

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Hi.

I recently purchased two new Timken SP500301 hub assemblies for my 2009 Tahoe LT. Unboxing both hub assemblies, I noticed some grease around the area where the sensor wire attaches to the hub. Both hub assemblies are doing this and I provided a picture of one of them. Is it normal to expect something like this coming from the box? I wouldn't think so and would expect this area to be clean. Please, let me know if you think this may be a problem.
Also, one hub assembly has what looks like burn marks or where the metal overheated near a couple of places where the wheel stud is attached. I attached some pictures. Again, I would not expect this for a new part.
Anyway, I mostly want to know if these parts are OK to use, or if you would return them for another set.

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I'm on the fence like you on that...
If you purchased locally, I think I'd exchange them for a diff set..
If you did online, IDK, could be a PITA
 
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I'm on the fence like you on that...
If you purchased locally, I think I'd exchange them for a diff set..
If you did online, IDK, could be a PITA
I got them from Amazon, so the return is not too bad, except for the wait time. But, hoping to avoid that if this is only some sloppy assembly work
 
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IMO return them both, There is so much "CHINA CRAP COPY" infiltrating our supply system and amazon is a "Dealer" in "CHINA PRODUCTS". As advised above, Purchase OEM from a reputable source such as rockauto.
The parts were tamped with Timken and Made in USA. I can't order anything from Rock AUto because they won't ship to my location - they won't pay the state and city tax seperate.
 

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Thanks. Unfortunately, I can't order from Rock Auto. They won't ship to my location because they would have to pay state and city taxes separately.

That sucks. You're not the only one here that has that situation. Got a friend or family member that you could ship to?
 
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Is ordering from Summit as good as Rock Auto?
 
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That sucks. You're not the only one here that has that situation. Got a friend or family member that you could ship to?
Maybe. I have been considering that option. Unless Summit is a good alternative.
 
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