They tear the part number off so you can't tell without some legwork that you
got ripped off. Its hard for them to do anything with the numbers stamped on the
bearing. If there is no number on the part then you can be sure you are getting
an "el cheapo" from China or someplace and who wants that on their trucks? And
if there is no number, how can you be sure it is correct? The only way is with a
caliper and who wants to do that? Not me. Nothing beats American made bearing
for longevity and safety.
> I have the part numbers that were stamped on the bearings at home.
> I'll look them up tonight and send the numbers tomorrow.
>
> Like many other parts that our oletruck specific parts suppliers
> sell, the end flap of the box had been disfigured so we cannot
> go to FLAPS to get replacements.
>
> I don't mind them getting their percentage, but I am afraid that I
> when the new part needs replacement they will no longer carry it
> or they will no longer be in business and then I'll have a hard time
> trying to find a replacement.
>
> I recently put disk brakes on the front of my 57 GMC and either the
> brake kit supplier or the vendor had removed the part numbers from
> the boxes of the bearings, hoses and master cylinder.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: New Mexico Jim [mailto:ADvent@thuntek.net]
> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2000 1:34 PM
> Cc: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] And you wonder why I want an IFS?
>
> do you have the bearing part numbers thats stamped on the bearings? are the
> timkens?
>
> "Hanlon, Bill" wrote:
>
> > I paid a little more than that for roller bearings, which
> > should last a lot longer.
> >
> > Sounds like it is time for kingpins and bushings.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: A.B. [mailto:bigfred@unm.edu]
> > Sent: Monday, July 24, 2000 10:23 AM
> > To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> > Subject: [oletrucks] And you wonder why I want an IFS?
> >
> > hehe, just joking, but I pulled off my front drums and the passenger side
> > bearings were hosed. Broken, with metal all over. Well, no big deal, I
> > will just call Auto Zone and pick up some new ones for $10. hehe, can't
> > find the bearings there, so I call Napa, yup they got them... FOR $100!!
> > What? inside bearing was $39!! outside bearing was $49!! seal was $10. Oh
> > well, I bite the bullet and pull out the plastic, relace the bearings. My
> > truck now rides much better. But....
> > While I had the truck up, I grabbed hold of the wheel and was able to
> > rock it up and down. Upon inspection, the entire spindle assembley was
> > rocking on the king pin. Does this mean my king pins are shot?
> > -alfie
> >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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