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JK Rubicon Front axle Quadratec side diffrential bearings vs OEM? BIG $$ difference.

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Old 02-25-2013, 07:47 AM
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Default JK Rubicon Front axle Quadratec side diffrential bearings vs OEM? BIG $$ difference.

Anybody know the difference between them?

Quadratec is $59.99 and all the other sites that are "OEM" are running around the $140 to $160. Quadratec's says "kit" so it sounds like both sides and not one.
Old 02-25-2013, 12:13 PM
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Ok, I just called my local dealer, and they said they could have it tomorrow for "only" $174!

I have never actually done the bearing pull and install myself. I have pulled lots of diff's and even a ring and pinion once, but had somebody else pull and press the bearings.

Do I really need both if I am only pulling one off?

My front locker is not working and I am doing the Elocker fix by shimming it with notched Dana 60 shims, which requires pulling one side. I assume I can just do the one side? That would leave me other one to sell so someone doing the same fix! Or I could buy someone's spare if anyone as one?
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For bearings and such i dont usualy go cheap i go for the well known quality brands even if they are more expencive.
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Originally Posted by shabbernigdo
For bearings and such i dont usualy go cheap i go for the well known quality brands even if they are more expencive.
I totally agree! Just wondered if anyone knew the differences or had experiences.

Thanks for the input.



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