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Old Nov 28, 2022 | 02:47 PM
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Just looking for recommendations on this? What are ya'll using? Thanks
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i used timken when i replaced them
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I've used SKF (not the race parts) and Timken. I've had both last and both fail, so here is the most honest answer I can give you.
If you going the keep the car long term and actually drive it, pay for the one that has the lifetime warranty at your local parts store.
If you don't think you will be keeping the car, buy whatever criteria suits you best (i.e. quickest to arrive, cheapest, etc.)
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I've used SKF (not the race parts) and Timken. I've had both last and both fail, so here is the most honest answer I can give you.
If you going the keep the car long term and actually drive it, pay for the one that has the lifetime warranty at your local parts store.
If you don't think you will be keeping the car, buy whatever criteria suits you best (i.e. quickest to arrive, cheapest, etc.)
I plan on keeping it long term 8-10 years. I’ve had it 2 years and only have put 5k on it. So long term yes drive a ton; no. Thanks for the info
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Old Nov 30, 2022 | 08:58 PM
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I purchased the SKF BR930544 recently from Rockauto because it was only $6 more than the AC Delco.

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