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Old Mar 3, 2023 | 06:51 PM
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Changing them out anyone have a recco for a brand?
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SKF is a solid go-to. No need for the special beefy bois unless you're hitting the track. Stock replacements are fine. Niche warning, but if you're planning on replacing the lug studs with extended pieces, you'll want to stay away from the rear SKFs as the lug stud knurls are actually a different size than stock and I wasn't able to find an equivalent replacement. If you're keeping them all stock, nothing to worry about.
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Ok thanks got the car up on jacks tonight going to seal out the front left bearing being noisey lately
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Originally Posted by Johnny B Goos
Ok thanks got the car up on jacks tonight going to seal out the front left bearing being noisey lately
I assume you meant "feel out" or "swap out" haha
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Sorry yeah “feel out” got one bad one skf ordered and on its way thanks
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