Bad wheel bearing What to buy

[VictoryRed]

Can I buy just the bearing for these or do I need to buy an entire wheel hub I really dont want to have to get a wheel hub

1999 Tahoe 4dr 4wd 5.7 vortec

 

[Supercharged111]

The bearing come as hub assemblies. There are no individual bearings like you'd find on a 2wd. I buy SKF.

 

[movietvet]

I stick with Genuine GM or Timken. Never had a problem with either.

 

[Schurkey]

And you'd want to take a look at the Sticky thread about replacing hub/bearing assemblies.
www.gmt400.com/threads/4wd-hub-replacement.120/

4wd Hub Replacement

Written up by Kawamatt2 Ok guys, heres my little write-up for replacing front hubs/unit bearings and calipers, rotors, pads, and soft lines. This will probably fall by the wayside like all others but at least its not searchable. So, to start out, my front pads were wearing pretty thin and...

www.gmt400.com

 

[someotherguy]

I stick with Genuine GM or Timken. Never had a problem with either.

Was not happy to find my AC Delco hub bearings I bought for the '06 are made in Korea...especially considering they're pretty much the highest cost choice from the list.

Richard

 

[Caman96]

Always at least look for NOS.

NOS Timken Wheel Hub Assemblies

Anyone in need of wheel hub assemblies and don’t want to spend $120-$150 on Chinese Timken SP550307, there is a limited supply of NOS Timken 100% USA made assemblies on RockAuto, SP550300(RH) and SP550301(LH) for sale right now for $41.00 apiece. Real US made Timken :jawdrop:.

www.gmt400.com

 

[caminonut]

I always use Timken if the GM part is not available.
stay away from any bearing made in China.

 

[Supercharged111]

I always use Timken if the GM part is not available.
stay away from any bearing made in China.

Timken offshored a lot of their production, that's why I gave up on them. But so has SKF.

 

[Caman96]

Timken offshored a lot of their production, that's why I gave up on them. But so has SKF.

Yes, much of current Timken is china Timken.

 

[Scooterwrench]

Yes, much of current Timken is china Timken.

Not Timken too! Not good! I rely on Timken for left side bearings in Harley motors,,,,,,,,f#####ck!
On the other hand I have never had an issue with SKF.