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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Rear wheel bearings

Posted by: Mitox Jul 31 2020, 10:31 PM

Thought I would share the deal I found.

Rear wheel bearings: SKF part GRW231
Rock Auto at $28 each on closeout

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/porsche,1976,914,2.0l+h4,1263215,brake+&+wheel+hub,wheel+bearing,1672


Posted by: porschetub Jul 31 2020, 10:43 PM

QUOTE(Mitox @ Aug 1 2020, 04:31 PM) *

Thought I would share the deal I found.

Rear wheel bearings: SKF part GRW231
Rock Auto at $28 each on closeout

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/porsche,1976,914,2.0l+h4,1263215,brake+&+wheel+hub,wheel+bearing,1672

And the FAG bearing is cheaper w00t.gif .

Posted by: brant Aug 1 2020, 06:46 AM

I would not use these
They are poorly made and fail early

There has been a rear wheel bearing/quality issue for a while

Posted by: 76-914 Aug 1 2020, 06:50 AM

QUOTE(brant @ Aug 1 2020, 05:46 AM) *

I would not use these
They are poorly made and fail early

There has been a rear wheel bearing/quality issue for a while

I too remember reading something about those recently. and it wasn't good. beerchug.gif

Posted by: 914Sixer Aug 1 2020, 09:22 AM

SKF are good and FAG are hit and miss depending on what country they are made in. German and Canadian FAG's are good quality.

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