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Old 05-18-2016, 05:55 PM
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Last time I took my 05 LR3 to the dealer they mentioned the front right wheel bearing/hub would need replacing soon, so I started looking around at prices. Amazon has a Febest part #LR014147 for $80, compared to the dealer (~$300) or Atlantic British ($249). Anyone have experience with these bearings or thoughts on yay or nay??

Here is a link to the part on Amazon Here is a link to the part on Amazon
 
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Old 05-18-2016, 07:00 PM
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Timken HA500601 are my choice. $150-$165 range.

https://landroverforums.com/forum/lr...ssembly-76451/
 

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Can't comment on Febest quality, but I agree that Timken makes great stuff and I wouldn't hesitate to buy a Timken bearing.
 
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never heard of that brand
 
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never heard of that brand
Timken? Or Febest? I'm guessing the latter as Timken is a well known brand that's been around forever.

I've never heard of Febest either. For the money I'd vote Timken myself when the time comes.
 
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Febest never heard of them
 
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This may be a I'm selling the car brand, go timkin
 
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Old 05-21-2016, 10:45 AM
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Pretty sure mine were Timken. No problems, but only driven about 15,000 since putting them on about a year ago. Make sure you replace both sides at same time. And unless you have a fancy 'removal' tool, you'll be hammering the heck out of the old Hub unit, so please please make sure you remove the Wheel Speed Sensor. I did not do this, and accidentally broke it. First timers mistake. Don't do what I Did!
 
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Sorry to revive such an old thread, but I thought my question fit best here....

I think I'll need a new set of front wheel bearings... I know timken is a solid brand, but I've also heard great things about Detroit Axle...

At 1/4 the price of timken, very tempted. Anyone else running Detroit Axle hubs/bearings?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/150543876881
 
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They are not very good. Go with what is proven. ***, Timken or SKF. These are very heavy trucks, the bearings are not an area to cheat on. Timken was the main OEM on the LR3 as far as I know and what I went with. Timken run $150 each via Rock Auto or Amazon (as long as sold and shipped by Amazon, not third party supplied).
 


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