Timkin Unit Bearing...

CSIPSD · Mar 24, 2014

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).

dustinz85 · Mar 24, 2014

Reusing those studs are a pita.. I usually spend the extra coin for Timkins.

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Zmann · Mar 24, 2014

it's Timken u bone heads LOL

dustinz85 · Mar 24, 2014

Its Monday... lol

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CSIPSD · Mar 24, 2014

Ya Ya... And mine started at 1am... LOL

Zmann · Mar 24, 2014

Fair enough

friggin Mondays

mustube · Mar 24, 2014

Moog comes with new studs. Also, at least here, Timken is cheaper at autozone than moog is at advance.

dustinz85 · Mar 24, 2014

mustube said:
Moog comes with new studs. Also, at least here, Timken is cheaper at autozone than moog is at advance.

I've noticed that before, that how I got buying timkens, just because that usually what OEM is

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eng53ine · Mar 25, 2014

Mine fell apart in a year

02 ccsb, lariat, 7.3 auto, 4x4, 4" duals, 6637,zoodad

Zmann · Mar 25, 2014

probably because of your zoodad mod ?

Krause · Mar 25, 2014

What was everyone buying if they werent getting timkens? I just bought some Timkens, and felt like they were pretty well priced at Rockauto, 172 each. Unless you go with the absolute cheapest ones, Timken isnt really that much more...?

Zmann · Mar 25, 2014

wow that is cheap you must have the older style ? I haven't found mine for under 300

II want a spare since I'm over 100k on mine

CSIPSD · Mar 25, 2014

I got a smoking deal from Clay, but I have not seen them for under $240-$260...

I paid about $125 for the last one from Rock Auto, and it lasted 70k or so...

Krause · Mar 25, 2014

Zmann said:
wow that is cheap you must have the older style ? I haven't found mine for under 300

II want a spare since I'm over 100k on mine

Is your truck an 05+? Im not sure on those ones, but for 99-04 177 is the price..

SP580205, type that into Rockauto, Timken 4 wheel ABS single rear wheel fine thread studs, 177. Plus if you spend time on FTE, you know you can get 5% off any rockauto purchase, they have a coupon code in the vendors section of FTE.

Lang · Mar 25, 2014

Krause said:
Is your truck an 05+? Im not sure on those ones, but for 99-04 177 is the price..

SP580205, type that into Rockauto, Timken 4 wheel ABS single rear wheel fine thread studs, 177. Plus if you spend time on FTE, you know you can get 5% off any rockauto purchase, they have a coupon code in the vendors section of FTE.

WHS. Mine was about that when I replaced 1 last year.

Zmann · Mar 25, 2014

wow I will look thanks

Zmann · Mar 25, 2014

bummer they are 380.oo

i did find the code thanks for that since I never visit FTE anymore because it so slow and the pages load jerky I wouldn't have seen

5% Discount Code: 9DD288B33BD485
Expires: 05/17/2014

autozone wants

Price: $696.99

i am wondering if they are all apples to apples ?

Lang · Mar 25, 2014

Zmann said:
bummer they are 380.oo

i did find the code thanks for that since I never visit FTE because it so slow I wouldn't have seen

5% Discount Code: 9DD288B33BD485
Expires: 05/17/2014

autozone wants

Price: $696.99

i am wondering if they are all apples to apples ?