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| Tweet Topic Started: Sep 30 2010, 02:55 PM (2,628 Views) | |
| JellyBeanDriver | Oct 2 2010, 12:47 PM Post #16 |
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hubbearing.com and autoparts123 are the same company Front bearing for $8.93, it says it's 'inner' but it is the correct one for your vehicle and yep it's that price. This is what I used on my upgrade of my 92' with 2000 year knuckles. http://www.hubbearing.com/ShopByVehicle.epc?q=1998-CHEVROLET-Metro-L3--993cc--1.0l--F/i--Vin--6-&yearid=1998@@1998&makeid=16@@CHEVROLET@@B&modelid=3399@@METRO&engineid=22103@@L3-993cc+1.0L+F/I+Vin+6@@22103&subcatid=67@@Front+Wheel+Bearings+and+Seals&mode=PA&waitdisplay=True&rewrite= |
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| Ryan | Oct 2 2010, 03:19 PM Post #17 |
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So why is it unbelievably cheap compared to the "normal" prices elsewhere of roughly $50?? Doesn't make sense; what's the catch? |
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| Murf 59 | Oct 2 2010, 03:48 PM Post #18 |
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On the earlier style bearings. The two piece units. If the bearing is unsealed it can be had pretty cheap. It gets spendy when they install the seal. It is the same bearing. Just about $30 more. I need to write down what the bearing #s are for the early cars. I think on is a 6007 sealed. To many beer's to remember. |
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| JellyBeanDriver | Oct 2 2010, 04:00 PM Post #19 |
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It's made in China (so is Timken these days I hear) is the biggest reason. I've got probably 6K miles on mine and they're fine. I thought maybe the microfinish wasn't as good due to road noise I was hearing but I've decided that my new Michelins are noisy and that's what I hear. During installation they looked like top notch bearings. I cleaned out all the grease they came with and replaced it with new. There's some other people that have used their bearings, or o'reilly's cheap ones (probably the same) with good results. Normal price is $40 for name brand bearings. Autozone carried Timken and when I asked them to pull one out, it was made by SKF. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Timken-Wheel-Bearing-Front/1998-Chevrolet-Metro/_/N-ja74lZ8oxk8?counter=0&itemIdentifier=228493_3214_4990_ $36.79 from RockAuto for Timken. I ended up buying both fronts, 4 rears (inner/outer) grease seals all around plus a spare in case I screw it up installing it, to get up to $50 which gave me free shipping. Ended up selling the bearing for the rears to my friend and we put them in his metro 3-4 months ago. Dave Edited by JellyBeanDriver, Oct 2 2010, 04:04 PM.
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| Bad Bent | Oct 2 2010, 09:14 PM Post #20 |
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I got mine through Parts Plus here in town. However, look on eBay and Amazon.com for the JH165 distributor and JR121 rotor. Make sure the picture has copper or brass looking contacts in the picture and not the aluminum contacts. They retail for up to $30 (MSRP??) which is what I paid for the distributor. I will buy a cheaper distributor for the Wife's G10. I see JR121 rotors for $1.83 to $14 on Amazon.
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| bvilleracer | Oct 3 2010, 09:05 PM Post #21 |
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Has anybody ever tried ceramic bearings? I have been told that there is alot less friction on these, any thoughts? TIA Clay |
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| JellyBeanDriver | Oct 3 2010, 09:08 PM Post #22 |
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I would guess that aerodynamic losses are greater than frictional losses and I don't think anyone makes them for this applications. For me I wish I always had a semi truck in front of me doing 70+MPH all the time. |
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| Ryan | Feb 6 2011, 12:38 PM Post #23 |
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Replacing them next week. Front left wheel is hot to touch after minimal driving, gas mileage has went down, and there is power loss. Wasn't the caliper. Ordered two inner bearings and the inner and outer seals. Should be a fun time! |
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| CityConnection | Feb 6 2011, 09:30 PM Post #24 |
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Sir, yes sir!
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I can verify the bearings from autoparts123 are correct for the seemingly unbelievable low price. I have a pair of the large "one piece" bearings at home waiting for install. Can't speak for quality, but I could replace them many times over to equal the higher cost of a "quality" bearing. When I install them I'll do a how-to (if not done before me) |
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| Ryan | Feb 13 2011, 12:56 PM Post #25 |
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Found a great video (concise) that pertains to Metros as well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=197yHCBg9JE |
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| Coche Blanco | Feb 13 2011, 12:59 PM Post #26 |
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I just did this job on my Dakota. I doubt you should have too much trouble, the Dakota's spindle nut was torqued to 185ft/lbs...pita to get off. |
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