Moog Hub Assy.?

[B.N.Z.MTNS]

I still haven’t located the source of my intermittent front end noise, but during my time hunting for the problem, I have discovered that the drivers side hub has a bit of play. I’ll probably just replace both, but I definitely don’t want the cheapo 90 day warranty that come on the sub hundred dollar units.

I’ve always had great luck with Moog components on my trucks in the past so I’m thinking it will be a good option for the H3. Does anyone have any first hand experience with Moog hubs, specifically regarding their longevity? Their warranty states 36 months which is the longest for the aftermarket brands and matches OEM warranty.

Lastly, I found them for $179 each on Rock Auto which is the cheapest I can find online. Amazon and eBay are both higher and local stores are double. Does anyone have any other sources where they buy good parts at good price?

Thanks in advance for your input.

 

[Traxx]

I would probably go with Timken over Moog. I just put new oem back in mine when I overhauled the front and put the Rancho on it at 105k and they were still fine.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

I'd be very careful of one seller who is substantially lower then the others - usually that means you'll end up with knock-off parts. In this day and age, Amazon and Rock Auto especially are little more then clearing houses or re-sellers

 

[alrock]

Reloader has put Timken in a few vehicles with good success. Haven't tried the Moog ones. Amazon is $179 as well. https://www.amazon.com/Timken-SP550311-Front-Bearing-Assembly/dp/B0027A5L32

 

[B.N.Z.MTNS]

Thanks for the feedback. I have used Timken components for industrial applications in the past and they were always the higher quality product to go with. I guess it’s something to consider. I’ll look at their warranty also. I think a long warranty can say a lot about the expected lifespan of a given part.

 

[alrock]

I think a long warranty can say a lot about the expected lifespan of a given part.

Sometimes. Or it can just be marketing, like Chrysler used a few years back with lifetime engine warranties or auto parts stores use with parts. My last O'Reilly power steering pump lasted 10 days. But I do understand your point.

 

[B.N.Z.MTNS]

Oh yes, I agree, much of it is marketing.
But when most of the Chinese parts have a 90 day or 12 month warranty and other more expensive have 3 year on a wear part, I know I won’t have the full cost again for 3 years.
With my luck, I’d get a 12 month warranty and it would fail in month 13.

 

[rascole]

Last year I installed AC Delco hubs from Amazon for $177.

 

[B.N.Z.MTNS]

Last year I installed AC Delco hubs from Amazon for $177.

I didn’t see any OEM come up in my Amazon search, but when I typed in AC Delco hubs specifically, then they showed up as an option.

I wonder why they only have a 12 month warranty? One would think that OEM would have the same or longer warranty than the aftermarket brands.

 

[JPaul]

Often times you have to search in Amazon using the OE part number in order to find the AC Delco parts.

 

[rascole]

I didn’t see any OEM come up in my Amazon search, but when I typed in AC Delco hubs specifically, then they showed up as an option.

I wonder why they only have a 12 month warranty? One would think that OEM would have the same or longer warranty than the aftermarket brands.

Lifetime warranty doesn't always equate to better products. Just a lot of repeat business.