I've replaced quite a few unit bearings over the years, on my own rigs and others...
I can honestly say I have never installed a Timkin set...
Do they cost more... Yes...
Are they worth it??? I used to think not, but after installing one this weekend, without a doubt they ARE!
With the aftermarket ones, they require you to reuse your old studs (not wheel but the unit itself), and supply a new O-ring... The Timkin comes with all of this.
The pure quality of the unit is visually apparent...
BTW, I pushed this last one a little too far, I think that last 400 miles was on borrowed time. Right front had over an inch of movement top to bottom...:jawdrop:
Thanks to RiffRaff for the quality parts (and price).
I can honestly say I have never installed a Timkin set...
Do they cost more... Yes...
Are they worth it??? I used to think not, but after installing one this weekend, without a doubt they ARE!
With the aftermarket ones, they require you to reuse your old studs (not wheel but the unit itself), and supply a new O-ring... The Timkin comes with all of this.
The pure quality of the unit is visually apparent...
BTW, I pushed this last one a little too far, I think that last 400 miles was on borrowed time. Right front had over an inch of movement top to bottom...:jawdrop:
Thanks to RiffRaff for the quality parts (and price).