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post Dec 28 2015, 07:59 PM
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Any feedback on all the inexpensive rear wheel bearings out there in eBay and the likes. Seems like you can get them for about 40 bucks for a pair.. Just curious..
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post Dec 28 2015, 08:13 PM
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Rear bearing are a PITA to replace. I've done it at least three times on different cars.

Hate to do and find out the cheap bearings I bought failed after 6 months.
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post Dec 28 2015, 09:01 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with Paul. That being said, the consensus seems to be that SKF and FAG bearings are the best brands to go with and are of roughly equal quality.
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post Dec 28 2015, 09:20 PM
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All bearings now are suspect because you never know where they are made UNTIL you open the box and find out what the stamp says. SKF and FAG are made all over the world now. I have seen France, Spain, Mexico and Brazil.
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post Dec 29 2015, 12:37 AM
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I have used the FAG bearings that are make in Slovakia without problems. I heard that FAG makes the bearing machines in Germany and has the bearings made in countries with lower labor rates. We carry them at Pelican. about $40 each. I can check the returns on these tomorrow. Technically it is a BMW part number.
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post Dec 29 2015, 08:00 AM
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QUOTE(914Sixer @ Dec 29 2015, 04:20 AM) *

All bearings now are suspect because you never know where they are made UNTIL you open the box and find out what the stamp says. SKF and FAG are made all over the world now. I have seen France, Spain, Mexico and Brazil.


I'e just replaced the bearings on my boat trailer. Out came a 'no name' set and I've replaced them for SKFs: one set (the large ones) were made in India, the smaller set was made in Mexico...

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post Dec 29 2015, 09:09 AM
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QUOTE(ThePaintedMan @ Dec 28 2015, 10:01 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with Paul. That being said, the consensus seems to be that SKF and FAG bearings are the best brands to go with and are of roughly equal quality.


I think when Eric Shea did my 5 bolt conversion he told me the bearings used were Audi part numbers.
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post Dec 29 2015, 12:03 PM
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when i did mine, i was doing the 5 lug conversion and sourced my new
rear control arms from Mr. Stone, and also the hubs, which made my job much easier.
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post Dec 29 2015, 02:35 PM
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I got rear bearings also made in Slovakia from Ecklers Porsche site for $15.99each. They are also a Audi part and came with a large nut in the box.

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post Dec 29 2015, 02:45 PM
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I got rear bearings also made in Slovakia from Ecklers Porsche site for $15.99each. They are also a Audi part and came with a large nut in the box.

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That's a great deal.. Did they last?
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post Dec 29 2015, 02:59 PM
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QUOTE(mb911 @ Dec 29 2015, 01:45 PM) *

QUOTE(BIGKAT_83 @ Dec 29 2015, 12:35 PM) *

I got rear bearings also made in Slovakia from Ecklers Porsche site for $15.99each. They are also a Audi part and came with a large nut in the box.

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That's a great deal.. Did they last?

That just doesn't seem right - but here it is: http://www.automotion.com/wheel-bearings-r...sche-11952.html
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post Dec 29 2015, 03:41 PM
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QUOTE(mb911 @ Dec 29 2015, 03:45 PM) *

QUOTE(BIGKAT_83 @ Dec 29 2015, 12:35 PM) *

I got rear bearings also made in Slovakia from Ecklers Porsche site for $15.99each. They are also a Audi part and came with a large nut in the box.

Bob



That's a great deal.. Did they last?




Yep been good so far 3yrs and about 20K miles. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Jan 4 2016, 03:36 PM
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QUOTE(BIGKAT_83 @ Dec 29 2015, 01:41 PM) *

QUOTE(mb911 @ Dec 29 2015, 03:45 PM) *

QUOTE(BIGKAT_83 @ Dec 29 2015, 12:35 PM) *

I got rear bearings also made in Slovakia from Ecklers Porsche site for $15.99each. They are also a Audi part and came with a large nut in the box.

Bob



That's a great deal.. Did they last?




Yep been good so far 3yrs and about 20K miles. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)




Just bought a set.. No name we will see if nothing else they will get the car rolling..
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post Jan 4 2016, 04:26 PM
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After this thread I was able to find them on close out at Rockauto.com for $7.00 each.
This was using the BMW part number instead of the Porsche.

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post Jan 4 2016, 04:59 PM
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QUOTE(BIGKAT_83 @ Jan 4 2016, 02:26 PM) *

After this thread I was able to find them on close out at Rockauto.com for $7.00 each.
This was using the BMW part number instead of the Porsche.

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Wow we should buy them out at 7bucks each
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post Jan 4 2016, 07:01 PM
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QUOTE(BIGKAT_83 @ Jan 4 2016, 05:26 PM) *

After this thread I was able to find them on close out at Rockauto.com for $7.00 each.
This was using the BMW part number instead of the Porsche.

Bob (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)


What is the BMW part number? I just ordered a set of FAG bearings but am now wondering if the new Timkens I have sitting on the shelf from my former E28 are actually the same part. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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$7?

Good luck with that.

Are you a AAA member?
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post Jan 4 2016, 07:43 PM
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Audi 431407625,A
BMW 33411468747
FAG 545495, A,AD
TIMKEN 513106
SKF 309245B


All bearings 42x75x37
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post Jan 5 2016, 01:43 PM
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the number of rollers in the bearing makes a difference..just because it fits dont make it correct...think harmonics, every bearing does it just at different speeds!pending on number of balls/rollers even new bearings can howl if over speed
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