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Jan 8, 2008 | 11:30 AM

gkinch

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From: fredericksburg va

wheel bearing ?

My 02 ssei needs a new front wheel bearing assembly it has 82k miles. the parts store has one for $85 and one for$225. which one should I buy? and why is there such a big differance in price?

thanks gene

Jan 8, 2008 | 12:23 PM

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Part of the price difference is probably warranty is better.

Jan 8, 2008 | 12:31 PM

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you can also order it from the dealer or online:

Quote:

GM PART # 12429204
CATEGORY: Front Wheel Hub
PACK QTY: 1
CORE CHARGE: $0.00
GM LIST: $323.46
OUR PRICE: $168.20

http://www.intense-racing.com/Mercha...roduct_Count=8

Jan 8, 2008 | 01:14 PM

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The cheaper ones are totally useless. Sometimes they make noise right away.

Jan 8, 2008 | 02:48 PM

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The front left wheel bearing went out on my dad'* Park Avenue a couple of years ago. He bought the cheap Auto Zone one. It went out in 2 weeks. He decided to get the GM. No problem since. I would stick with OEM.