Anyone sourced better unit bearings?

[oceanblue2019]

Time to replace them and not sure if OEM is the best option or someone makes something better? Not found anything in a search. Drivers front has a squeak at low speed. It is from the unit bearing by removing tire and brake shield to narrow down where. You can feel a slight tick when spinning the wheel.

For those questions to come over when - 49,800 miles. 35" tires for about 48999 of those. Jeep gets used to do Jeep stuff a few times a week.

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[autotragic]

Time to replace them and not sure if OEM is the best option or someone makes something better? Not found anything in a search. Drivers front has a squeak at low speed. It is from the unit bearing by removing tire and brake shield to narrow down where. You can feel a slight tick when spinning the wheel.

For those questions to come over when - 49,800 miles. 35" tires for about 48999 of those. Jeep gets used to do Jeep stuff a few times a week.

The only one to mess with would be Timken but I'm not seeing a Timken option for the JL so OEM is probably your best bet.

 

[JEEP4U]

I would go with SKF......best warranty out of the bunch....5yr 60K

 

[SCJeeps]

My recommendation is to use the OEM only. In a previous life I actually worked for a OEM bearing manufacturer that produced and tested bearings and hub units. What I will say is that the amount of testing that goes into qualification for an OEM unit bearing is extensive, we are talking muddy water tests, salt spray tests, load testing, etc. If you were to buy a non OEM unit, even from another bearing manufacturer, there is no guarantee they have validated their design to the same requirements.

Just based upon experience usually what causes bearing failure is contamination (seal failure) or low/no grease. Jeeps live a hard life if you actually use the Jeep off road it is exposed to tough conditions. I’d stick with the OEM if it is available.

 

[Lofty]

OEM is your best bet. They are made by ILJIN and are the same as the hubs on jeeps that are sold off the lot with 35" tires including the 392. Odds are, "jeep stuff"shortened the life of the one you're currently having issues with. Replace and continue Jeepin!

 

[Odyssey USA]

I had a tighter budget with lots of things needing addressed. Used to, I’d use Moog but it seems I’ve had newer cars for a while and didn’t know that Moog is crap these days. Damn shame. They had the problem solver series improving factory designs and everything. Sad.

After some research into lower priced aftermarket, SKF and Timken seemed to have less negative comments. Seems hit or miss what the origin country is from model to model.

Here’s the Timken part number going into my 21 Rubicon.

 

[Lofty]

I had a tighter budget with lots of things needing addressed. Used to, I’d use Moog but it seems I’ve had newer cars for a while and didn’t know that Moog is crap these days. Damn shame. They had the problem solver series improving factory designs and everything. Sad.

After some research into lower priced aftermarket, SKF and Timken seemed to have less negative comments. Seems hit or miss what the origin country is from model to model.

Here’s the Timken part number going into my 21 Rubicon.

Can you please take a picture of the actual bearing and any labels they might have? Very much interested if they are actually made by Timken. I know sometimes they re-box other brands. These are for a JL correct? Seeing as the box says "Made is S Korea" tells me that likely these are the same as the ILJIN OEM as that is where ILJIN manufactures theirs

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