Duralast Wheel bearing?
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Duralast Wheel bearing?
I'm in need of a replacement for my drivers-side front wheel bearing. I called Auto Zone and they have a Duralast for $97 (
) and a Timken for $248 (a little more then I'd like to spend). I know the Timken is a quality piece, but I'm sure there has to be a cheaper alternative with the same quality? I've never heard of the "Durlast" brand, so any input would be appreciated.
I found this website also, anyone have any experience with these guys: www.corvettewheelbearings.com
Thanks!
) and a Timken for $248 (a little more then I'd like to spend). I know the Timken is a quality piece, but I'm sure there has to be a cheaper alternative with the same quality? I've never heard of the "Durlast" brand, so any input would be appreciated. I found this website also, anyone have any experience with these guys: www.corvettewheelbearings.com
Thanks!
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I'm in need of a replacement for my drivers-side front wheel bearing. I called Auto Zone and they have a Duralast for $97 () and a Timken for $248 (a little more then I'd like to spend). I know the Timken is a quality piece, but I'm sure there has to be a cheaper alternative with the same quality? I've never heard of the "Durlast" brand, so any input would be appreciated.
I found this website also, anyone have any experience with these guys: www.corvettewheelbearings.com
Thanks!
) and a Timken for $248 (a little more then I'd like to spend). I know the Timken is a quality piece, but I'm sure there has to be a cheaper alternative with the same quality? I've never heard of the "Durlast" brand, so any input would be appreciated. I found this website also, anyone have any experience with these guys: www.corvettewheelbearings.com
Thanks!
GM hubs are a lot more, I've heard of many using the timkens with good luck on here but haven't heard of any using the duralast yet.
I think they have a timken bearing/hub that can be bought for under 200 @ Autozone and that is the one that I'd go with.
I just looked at their website and it says that the timken is 248...do a search on here for timken wheel bearings and you should find where some say they're cheaper. Also, the price could have just gone up...
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Yep, I asked they guy from Corvettewheelbearings.com and they are Timken. He said they ship directly from Timken. They just get them at a better price..about $50 cheaper then the rest of the places I looked.
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I went with the Timkens since they're made in the USA. 
