gmcyukondriver
Built, not bought.
Yes, I do freak out. But to correct you it would be like having 2 shampoo bottles that look the same but have different ingredients one of which causes my skin to itch just like rockauto.
Yes it does bother me the truck has standard and metric bolts. Being rolled has nothing to do with this situation. When I rebuild something I do it to my personal standards, not yours.
The newer style bearing feels firmer to turn, which I concluded means it is built to tighter tolerances. Just my opinion I know only a few people here think like I do.
I wasn't trying to make you mad, I was just wondering, and pointing out the fact that it seems kind of minimal to have two different looking wheel bearings on trucks that already have a bunch of other oddities that probably matter a lot more. That's all. If it really bugs you that much, then maybe from now on, order from local stores so you can inspect what you're getting, but I wouldn't really bash RockAuto for this. Just because it doesn't match up to your standards (which are a little high, IMO, but that's your choice), doesn't mean they aren't a reputable business providing a valuable service.
Just my thoughts.