VR4 Front hubs from USA

[TAR]

that was a quick delivery. Mine took ages!!

[Colin Wiltshire]

Just ordered 2 hubs from rockauto. Just os making a noise, thought change both.

[Barney]

Ordered two hubs on the same day as Colin.
They arrived today.

Spot the difference
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[Colin Wiltshire]

Got mine today as well, I'd say 1's the back, same as mine

[Nutter_John]

the one with four studs is wrong , all the vr4 ones are 5 stud

[Colin Wiltshire]

Sorry, my mistake. Now had a look at mine, same as Tars pic in first post. both 5 stud.

[Barney]

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!
Barney

[Colin Wiltshire]

Nice and quick, good customer service.

[Nick Mann]

Brilliant service. Spot on.

[Barney]

Just to close the loop, replacement hub arrived today,
I agree with everyone service.

[Mark 4]

Good advert for them.

[BraindG]

I have to say they are very good, quick, responsive and good communication. All of which makes for great customer service! Highly recommended.

[rooks]

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/290364814...84.m1423.l2649
Until i saw this thread about the Timken hub bearing kits.

ordered 513157 x 2 ...now the wait

[rooks]

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! ) Timken looks like a reputable company.

[Nick Mann]

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]

Are they in yet?

[foxdie]

Looks as if they can be had for £152 delivered (before taxes and duty) by priority FedEx

Hmm

Where's my wallet... Ahh, it's cowering at the end of the month.. boo!

[foxdie]

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]

Apparently they already offer the discounted prices to the public, so no, the prices above are as good as it gets.