Belgian1979vette
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This weekend I experienced a rear wheel bearing. This was during a drive, when I started noticing a rear wheel wobble. Had not heard any noise before, but this wouldn't be unusual with the exhaust noise and all.
Managed to get home ok.
Inner rear wheel bearing was completly ruined, came out in pieces. By the looks of it the rest is intact. Axle was pretty hot. Full of metal shavings.
Looking for parts. I first went to Van Steel to search for the items I need, but the shipping rates from UPS to my place are extremely high. I then checked on Summit and they are a whole lot less expensive with regards to shipping (about 1/4 of that what Van Steel quoted).
Anyway, Summit can deliver the bearings, seals and parking brake shoes as well. I'm a little doubtful about the quality/correctness of the parts as some of their prices seems extremely low. For instance the Timkens are about 1/4 the price of the Van Steel's. Also the parking brake shoes are bonded items and not rivetted.
What do you guys think ?
Managed to get home ok.
Inner rear wheel bearing was completly ruined, came out in pieces. By the looks of it the rest is intact. Axle was pretty hot. Full of metal shavings.
Looking for parts. I first went to Van Steel to search for the items I need, but the shipping rates from UPS to my place are extremely high. I then checked on Summit and they are a whole lot less expensive with regards to shipping (about 1/4 of that what Van Steel quoted).
Anyway, Summit can deliver the bearings, seals and parking brake shoes as well. I'm a little doubtful about the quality/correctness of the parts as some of their prices seems extremely low. For instance the Timkens are about 1/4 the price of the Van Steel's. Also the parking brake shoes are bonded items and not rivetted.
What do you guys think ?