Need front Wheel bearings (4WD) which ones are good?

[mikez71]

I've heard Timken.. Are OEM any better? (~$100 to $150 more per bearing!)
suggestions?

 

[Sam Harris]

Timken for sure.

 

[OR VietVet]

I do like Genuine GM or ACD but Timken is a very safe substitute.

 

[Foggy]

I ordered the SKF tracker something assemblies.. I did it about 2 years ago
They were supposed to the very best.. But I think they quit making them..
Mine aren't bad, yet... So I decided to pull the trigger for the future.
Timken, Moog, Etc Stay with the brand name ones or you'll be doing them again

The mevotech high end ones TTX look good. And
SKF BR930661 X-Tracker Hybrid is still sold at rockauto

 

[mikez71]

Didn't know there were so many options! I did see somewhere that skf and timken were the oe suppliers..
Thanks for all the suggestions, will order one of these soon...

SKF xtracker looks interesting..but I dunno if I like ball bearings..

 

[swathdiver]

My SP500301 Timkens are still doing well, 67K and 48K.

 

[Meathead16]

Correct me if I'm wrong (and I'm really hoping I am), but..

I've read recently that Timken had been purchased by some overseas company (I don't remember who or where) and that the cost cutting has begun and quality has taken a hit. Either that or they didn't get bought out, but some (or all) of their products are being made in China now.

Same thing with Moog. From many comments I've seen across numerous sites Moog's quality has gone substantially down.

It's depressing to say the least... feels like when it comes to parts the only options that will soon be left will be 'bad' and 'not as bad.'

 

[Geotrash]

I just installed a Carquest Professional front hub in my 2012 yesterday because it’s what I happened to have on the shelf. Fingers crossed that it will last. Seemed well made and historically I have placed Carquest professional parts in the same class as NAPA’s parts which I’ve had great luck with over the years. We’ll see!

 

[Trey Hardy]

I've heard Timken.. Are OEM any better? (~$100 to $150 more per bearing!)
suggestions?

Kryptonite or timken
If I’m not mistaken kryptonite wheel bearings are rebranded timkens with the lifetime warranty

 

[Dustin Jackson]

I’m about 3 years on moog ck series 4wd hubs