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just got my front hub bearings from the USA. Took 10 days and cost £179.90 for the pair.
Fitted yesterday (very easy) and no trouble at all with the fit.
Very happy with them :happy:
Got them from rockauto.com (http://www.rockauto.com)
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Ralliart1
20-03-2011, 07:00 PM
Nice one Tim,/GJ
Nick Mann
20-03-2011, 10:51 PM
Timken bearings too, so good quality items. :D
Louis
22-03-2011, 02:57 PM
What bearings from the list on the site did you get?, I need to get some, and not sure if it is eclipse ones etc?
swinks
22-03-2011, 05:39 PM
IIRC, Eclipse, Talon, Sebring, 1995 - 2000, all those will fit.
go to their website and do a search from the part number tab - 513157. This will bring up 2 results, you need the TimKen one which should be listed at the top.
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what's the problem with your old bearing?
pezza
23-03-2011, 11:37 AM
Thats a great find Tim...cant argue with that price at all! Did the hubs not even put up a fight to stay in there? Did you escape import duty?
swinks
23-03-2011, 03:32 PM
Actually, there is bit cheaper find (approx. 95 GBP for pair + duty and vat):
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/95-96-97-MITSUBISHI-ECLIPSE-FRONT-WHEEL-BEARING-HUB-NEW-/350379794522?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item519443605a
Seem that the same manufacturer.
Also hubs made by GMB are very popular in US (I got mine made by them).
MarkSanne
24-03-2011, 02:59 PM
Good finds!
And for rear wheel bearings...
this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/96-03-MITSUBISHI-GALANT-REAR-WHEEL-BEARING-HUB-ABS-NEW-/280648712220?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4157f7801c
or:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/01-02-03-MITSUBISHI-ECLIPSE-REAR-WHEEL-BEARING-HUB-NEW-/350377585174?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item519421aa16
or another?
what's the problem with your old bearing?
Keith, one of the wheel bearings had started to get loose and it allowed the wheel to wobble slightly.
Derek - To remove the hubs you just take out the existing 4 bolts and put in two long ones and hit with a hammer. Its really quite easy as they are not a massively tight fit.
I didn't pay import duty only VAT and the PaecelFarce handling charge.
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Mark, those rear hubs are not correct for the VR4. They look more line the V6 hubs.
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MarkSanne
24-03-2011, 04:08 PM
Shame on that. Might be nice for V6/VR2 owners though.
swinks
24-03-2011, 04:28 PM
Mark, those rear hubs are not correct for the VR4. They look more line the V6 hubs.
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That correct. Those hubs are for Galant n/a FWD.
Here you have rear wheel bearing for our vr4. Bear in mind those are not a complete hubs, see pictures.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290547350185&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Davezj
24-03-2011, 06:31 PM
the rockauto.com do the complete rear hubs, but you will have to search for them (maybe under evo, galant, ecilipse or talon) can't remember price.
Nick Mann
24-03-2011, 06:35 PM
Eclipse AWD are good for the rear of the VR4. IIRC they also fit some Evos. Swinks has made a post about them in another thread.
The rear hubs linked to above are 5 studs, not 4, so FWD owners will only want them if they are fitting five stud hubs.
Louis
24-03-2011, 07:17 PM
I ordered two (front bearingsa couple of days ago, I saw the cheaper ones on ebay, but went for the Timken ones, will wait and see if I get hit for import tax etc, ( opted for UPS priority mail, they have been shipped but I am not sure when they will get here, I will update on delivery)
zanzibar
24-03-2011, 07:30 PM
will these fit on a pfl legnum
will these fit on a pfl legnum
Yes they will.
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Louis
02-04-2011, 12:35 PM
Hi, I got the timken bearings, complete hub, from Rockauto, took 4 days to get here, and got hit for £33 vat and handling fitted them yesterday, and all back up to speed.
One quick bit of info, The first side I did I took the whole hub carrier off and put it in the vice to change the hub. BUT the second side I didn't split any of the ball joints, I only took off the brake caliper and disc, remover the big hub nut, and managed to remove the 4 hub bearing carrier bolts and used a slide hammer to get the hub out, and I got the new one in with no probs, (a quick wire brush and clean before refitting the new one, all good. Nice find with the rockauto site,
that was a quick delivery. Mine took ages!!
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Colin Wiltshire
11-08-2011, 04:45 PM
Just ordered 2 hubs from rockauto. Just os making a noise, thought change both.
Barney
16-08-2011, 02:31 PM
Ordered two hubs on the same day as Colin.
They arrived today.
Spot the difference
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Colin Wiltshire
16-08-2011, 05:55 PM
Got mine today as well, I'd say 1's the back, same as mine
Nutter_John
16-08-2011, 06:01 PM
the one with four studs is wrong , all the vr4 ones are 5 stud
Colin Wiltshire
16-08-2011, 06:12 PM
Sorry, my mistake. Now had a look at mine, same as Tars pic in first post. both 5 stud.
Barney
17-08-2011, 12:11 AM
Reply received this evening from RockAuto. Can't argue with their response
Dear Steve,
Thank you for your email. I have set up a re-ship for part # 513157 so that you can receive the correct part. We do not ask that you send the incorrect part back to us at this time. If the manufacturer decides they would like it back, we will get into contact with you. If you don't hear anything from us regarding the four stub hub in the next few weeks, you're welcome to do whatever you'd like with it.
You will receive an email with tracking information once the replacement hub ships from our warehouse. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to call the number listed below or simply respond to this email. Have a great day.
Thank you,
Tim
RockAuto Customer Service
phone: (608) 661-1376
fax: (608) 836-5694
toll-free: 1-866-ROCKAUTO (1-866-762-5288).
Having a great day! :sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny:
Barney
Colin Wiltshire
17-08-2011, 04:28 PM
Nice and quick, good customer service.
Nick Mann
17-08-2011, 09:49 PM
Brilliant service. Spot on.
Barney
22-08-2011, 09:45 PM
Just to close the loop, replacement hub arrived today,
I agree with everyone:unbeleeva service.
Mark 4
22-08-2011, 09:53 PM
Good advert for them.
BraindG
22-08-2011, 11:23 PM
I have to say they are very good, quick, responsive and good communication. All of which makes for great customer service! Highly recommended.
rooks
09-12-2011, 07:05 AM
I have to say they are very good, quick, responsive and good communication. All of which makes for great customer service! Highly recommended.
Would like to say thanks to this thread, almost bought the ebay ones --> http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290364814648?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Until i saw this thread about the Timken hub bearing kits.
ordered 513157 x 2 ...now the wait :)
rooks
14-12-2011, 03:48 AM
Ordered on the 9th of dec and 5 days later its here.
thanks to this thread for pointing me to the Timken hubs :) Hoping these are US made ones too....looking at company site (and shareprice! :p) Timken looks like a reputable company.
Nick Mann
14-12-2011, 09:33 AM
I am a bit out of date, but Timken used to be the 2nd largest bearing manufacturer, behind only SKF. I bet the Chinese have popped up since then though!
Next time I need some I guess I'll be looking up these guys, especially as the people I ordered my last set from have disappeared.
MarkSanne
02-01-2012, 01:15 PM
Are they in yet?
foxdie
10-01-2012, 02:12 PM
Looks as if they can be had for £152 delivered (before taxes and duty) by priority FedEx :)
Hmm :thinking:
Where's my wallet... Ahh, it's cowering at the end of the month.. boo!
foxdie
10-01-2012, 02:19 PM
Hmm, if we bulk order 10 units (5 pairs), AFTER paying taxes and duty they work out at £160 for a pair, and that's before we've asked the manufacturer for a bulk discount...
Group buy perhaps?
Edit: Sent them an email asking if they'll do bulk discount :)
foxdie
10-01-2012, 06:02 PM
Apparently they already offer the discounted prices to the public, so no, the prices above are as good as it gets.
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