Because I destroyed a practically brand new one from the dealer, I'm not too interested in buying another one from there for $500!!

I see Carquest, NAPA, and O'Reilly have aftermarket ones a heck of a lot cheaper. I believe all 3 are Precision (real good ones), or the slightly cheaper Timkens.

What have you went with, and are they holding up ok?

 

I went with new Timkens about a year ago. No issues.

 

06, punch the part numbers in on Amazon. Some folks have been getting some good deals there. If you buy local from a parts store, look online first. In the case of Advance and Auto Zone, you can call into the 800 number, save 15-20% (sometimes more if you ask) and pick it up from local store inventory in about an hour if they have it.

 

I replaced my front hubs with Timekin bearing hubs a few years ago and got them from partsgeek.com for $199 ea. I think and have 50k on them with no problems.

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