difference in wheel bearing brands??

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Jun 14, 2006 | 04:34 PM

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difference in wheel bearing brands??

getting ready to do a full suspension rebuild on my '73, and wondered if there are better bearings for these cars than others..?

Jun 14, 2006 | 04:37 PM

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Timkin. Everything else is an imitation. You should be able to buy them at the local napa or farm supply. Don't pay catalog prices.

Jun 14, 2006 | 04:56 PM

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somebody always has the answers on this group!

thanks!!

Jun 14, 2006 | 06:17 PM

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Jun 14, 2006 | 06:41 PM

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Timken.

Jun 14, 2006 | 08:37 PM

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Timken. Autozone carries them also.

Jun 17, 2006 | 12:46 PM

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Jun 17, 2006 | 04:18 PM

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Timken or Torrington ... both are in same group now ... both are old, well-respected, well-known brands.

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Jun 17, 2006 | 04:35 PM

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Timken. Autozone carries them also.

Yep, but you have to watch them even. Look for made in US or Canada. Might also try BCA from CarQuest and others. Whatever you get, stay away from made in China bearings.

Jun 18, 2006 | 01:25 AM

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Somehow I don't think Timken is going to sell sub-standard bearings, no matter where they come from. My set of Timkens for the front wheels are all marked "made in Poland."

Jun 18, 2006 | 04:38 AM

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Somehow I don't think Timken is going to sell sub-standard bearings, no matter where they come from. My set of Timkens for the front wheels are all marked "made in Poland."

thats new

Jun 18, 2006 | 10:06 AM

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Timken. They improve the steel regularly (every 8-10 years they are noticably improved) so don't settle for bearings that have been sitting on a shelf for years.