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Has anyone used these bearings off eBay?

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Has anyone used these bearings off eBay?

Post by V6 Bundy »

I am rebuilding my Bundy and am at the stage where I am attacking the front end and I am requiring new front wheel bearings. I have been quoted $176 for a set (both wheels) of bearing and seals from the local Bearing supplier in town. a price I thought was a bit steep. Then I came across these
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TOYOTA-HILUX-WHE ... dZViewItem
I am unsure as to whether I should buy these as they seem too cheap. Is there really that much markup in these items or are these lesser quality?
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Post by ratboy »

made in japan should be ok
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Post by spazbot »

tried repco, i think my terrain tamer ones from there were bout $57 ea side
if the ebay one is $56 for both sides, id say they are prolly a bit dodgy dont waste $$ on buying a kit that will need replacing in less than a yrs time
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Post by V6 Bundy »

Made in Japan AND Germay - they must be good. :roll:

I agree with you, spaz, $56 for both side soounds a bit dodgy, but still, it is only $56 and they are fairly easy to do.

I am at the stage where this '6 month' rebuild has taken 7 months :x and I still have a bare chassis and I desparatley want this thing back together. I think I might just go and get these ones and be done with it. If I have to replace them again in a year, so be it. I'll have learnt my lesson and buy some 'good' ones.

Thanks for your input.
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Post by dumbdunce »

I have bought a stack of stuff off that seller, it is usually the terrain tamer kits - I don't know why he doesn't picture them as terrain tamer kits. It's as good as you will get from Repco or Kyatt's.
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Post by V6 Bundy »

Good to hear, thanks Dunce
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Post by Gibonator »

what about thoughs ones you get from bursons... 4x4 kits? they are only 60 or somthing
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Post by V6 Bundy »

I think $60 is the price for each side...
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Post by My Lil Lux »

Whilst not the wheel bearings, same seller also had hilux centre bearings, I bought 3 centre bearings $30 each, which is 3 for the best price I could get from repco for 1, had one in for 7 months, and still like new. :D.

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Post by 4sum4 »

I get most of my stuff off this bloke
http://stores.ebay.com.au/Ringwood-Auto ... viewQQtZkm
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Post by daflee »

I bought my hub seal kit from this seller and can recommend them
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