I have an 03 supercede 4wd and I've gone through 4 wheel front bearing assemblys in 2 years. I keep burning them up, have 35s and it's not like I'm offroading alot. Any suggestions or HD parts I could use?

 

what replacements are you using? are you getting the china specials or are you paying for the good timken bearings?

 

Well last time my mechanic couldnt get the "good ones" what brand they are I have no clue, so he got the "cheap ones." But before that I bought the good ones and the ring where the studs attach, and its wleded on to the assembly all cracked was nuts...

so timken bearings are the best to get?

 

timkens are the way to go

 

i almost hate to say if for such an important part but, the last hub i bought from auto zone had timken bearings and is really a sturdy piece. i've had it on there for over a year and everything is going good. might be worth a try if you need a hub right now.

check out rockauto.com if you can wait to ship. they have great prices. i know autozone likes to overprice their stuff. rockauto is usually pretty quick with their shipping turn arounds though.

 

i agree, ive never had a cheapo bearing last longer than a year. youll pay almost double for a timken but you get what you pay for when it comes to bearings. also, the napa i get mine from warranty them for life.

 

OEM does not choose Koyo, bearings for example for a reason.