wheel bearings
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wheel bearings
I didn't believe you guys, so I brought 1 firebird wheel bearing, and 1 C4 wheel bearing from autozone. I have them sitting side by side. The firebird bearing is definately a stouter piece, and $50 cheaper. The mounting flange is thicker. (are the factory C4 bolts long enough for the thicker flange ? )
I have a drill press, so I don't foresee a problem at all correcting the 4holes.
In fact the firebird wheel bearing should technically cost more because the holes are drilled and tapped, where as the C4 bearings are just drilled. But the corvette tax does us in again.
I have a drill press, so I don't foresee a problem at all correcting the 4holes.
In fact the firebird wheel bearing should technically cost more because the holes are drilled and tapped, where as the C4 bearings are just drilled. But the corvette tax does us in again.
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If you are looking for the best price on new rear bearings that are made in the USA go here, they are $64.98 a piece.
http://www.wheelbearingsinc.com/Shop...ing&location=2
I have not gotten mine yet but, they claim that they are the the exact same expensive bearings that come in a dirrent box at auto part stores. They get them straight form the manufacturer and pass the savings on to you.
http://www.wheelbearingsinc.com/Shop...ing&location=2
I have not gotten mine yet but, they claim that they are the the exact same expensive bearings that come in a dirrent box at auto part stores. They get them straight form the manufacturer and pass the savings on to you.
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Originally Posted by 86PACER
I have not gotten mine yet but, they claim that they are the the exact same expensive bearings that come in a dirrent box at auto part stores. They get them straight form the manufacturer and pass the savings on to you.
The report we got from those wheel bearings is that they were good for one track day, I need something more than that.
