Recommended unit bearing?

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Baseshakers
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Recommended unit bearing?

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So one of the (many) reasons the jeep failed is for a bad unit bearing. What brand do you guys recommend? I've gone with Napa in the past but I don't think this one has been in there all that long.
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Kurt recommended that I get Timken unit bearings due to their higher quality. I've only had them in since August, but they seem to be fine.
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Cool, thanks! I've purchased Timken for other bearings in the past, but some of the Amazon reviews said the Timken's were knock offs. Anyone recommend a good vendor?
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Ive had good luck with Timken in the past, but if Kurt says Rock Auto.... ;)
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No Jeff, Rock Auto to order the Timkens.....
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Modeler wrote:No Jeff, Rock Auto to order the Timkens.....

I know Rock Auto for parts... no ducks there. :lol: thought they may have a "house brand" of unit bearings... ;)
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