Advice on JK wheel bearings
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Maine
I believe you that Iljin makes them all but I also believe they make different grades. My wheeling Buddy has been through 2 sets of wheel bearings compared to my 1 set of Timkens which at this point have over 100,000klm on them. I wheel 37" Pitbulls he wheels 35" Hercules M/T. Pretty much all the same wheeling but I am on the highway all the time, he lives in town.
The hub has narrowly spaced ball bearing races. It's a crap shoot how long they last irrespective of the name on the box.
They should have tapered roller bearings in them.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Thunder Bay, Ontario
True but it still doesn't explain why anyone I know that has Timkens or OEM are getting decent mileage while those that buy the cheap brands get less then half that mileage.
Rock Auto alone shows a price difference of $50 to $150 depending on brand..
Like I mentioned my Timkens have outlasted 2 sets of cheaper bearings on my buddies rig and he doesn't put near the miles on that I do. I could understand if one of mine went early or one of his lasted longer but my 2 to his 4 can't be a coincidence..
They wouldn't be the only manufacturer to offer different levels of quality for different price points.
Rock Auto alone shows a price difference of $50 to $150 depending on brand..
Like I mentioned my Timkens have outlasted 2 sets of cheaper bearings on my buddies rig and he doesn't put near the miles on that I do. I could understand if one of mine went early or one of his lasted longer but my 2 to his 4 can't be a coincidence..
They wouldn't be the only manufacturer to offer different levels of quality for different price points.