Wheel bearings. - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

rhipsher · 03-20-2009

I need to find wheel bearings for a 90 beast? Thanx in advance.

Jagdpanzer · 03-20-2009

http://www.corvettewheelbearings.com/

http://www.corvetterecycling.com/category_s/23.htm

Aurora40 · 03-21-2009

According to Timken's application guide, for a '90 the front bearing is #513019 and the rear is #513020. RockAuto has the fronts for $150 each, and the rears for $140 each.

I would think that's a good price, but don't really know. I've always heard they are good bearings, that's what I've bought for other cars. Are they a good choice on these cars?

A26B · 03-21-2009

Several years ago, there was a lengthy discussion about different mfg wheel bearings. I remember the thread because I was planning to replace all 4 of mine. The final concensus was that Delco was the best, not for price, but for reliability.

Now, there is a HD rear offered with a better bearing than OEM Delco. The rears are more prone to failure than the front. Here's the description. Sounds like a Timken style bearing.
Manufactured by a leading American Hub Bearing manufacturer designed to produce an advanced rear hub for the 1984 to 1996 Corvettes. The uniqueness of this hub bearing is the use of a tapered roller bearing with a nitrate hardened race. The OE design hub uses ball bearings with a machined race into the hub assembly. The redesigned assembly includes a nitrate hardened race machined into an American forged hub. The combination of a super hard surface with tapered roller bearings, produces an increase in surface area for side load which delivers improved durability and performance.
Features Include:

American Forged Hub and Spindle Flange Assemblies
Re-designed With Tapered Roller Bearings and Races
Tapered Bearings increase Load Surface for Extended Life
Manufacture to ISO 9001 and TS16949 Standards

DMark · 03-21-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jagdpanzer

..... http://www.corvetterecycling.com/category_s/23.htm

I just had fronts & rear bearings from Corvette Recycling installed. These are NOS GM and they had the best prices that I have found.

Alot of China-Junk bearing out there - Beware!

gbrtng · 03-21-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhipsher

I need to find wheel bearings for a 90 beast? Thanx in advance.

http://tld-corvette.com/products.asp?dept=859

used to handle ACDelco for the 91-96 too. Looks like cheap not-so-good stuff now.

rhipsher · 03-21-2009

It would be nice if you could just replace the bearings instead of buying the whole hub. But it doesn't look like thats an option. I'm gonna keep my eyes and ears open for a good deal on all four. So far $100 a piece front and $199 for rear are the best price yet I've seen. I've used Timken bearings for non auto related things and they are good stuff.

lbszr · 03-22-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhipsher

It would be nice if you could just replace the bearings instead of buying the whole hub. But it doesn't look like thats an option. I'm gonna keep my eyes and ears open for a good deal on all four. So far $100 a piece front and $199 for rear are the best price yet I've seen. I've used Timken bearings for non auto related things and they are good stuff.

Might be some for front 91-95 and could work on 90 with modification, but not cheap. http://mjmracing.shutterfly.com/

National by federal mogal have held up good for me if there the ones with a national ink stamp on the rotor mount flange.

32valvZ · 03-22-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhipsher

It would be nice if you could just replace the bearings instead of buying the whole hub. But it doesn't look like thats an option. I'm gonna keep my eyes and ears open for a good deal on all four. So far $100 a piece front and $199 for rear are the best price yet I've seen. I've used Timken bearings for non auto related things and they are good stuff.

Those seem like prices for Asian made assys. Save your money & buy American pieces in this area. Safety has no price.

03-22-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhipsher

It would be nice if you could just replace the bearings instead of buying the whole hub. But it doesn't look like thats an option. I'm gonna keep my eyes and ears open for a good deal on all four. So far $100 a piece front and $199 for rear are the best price yet I've seen. I've used Timken bearings for non auto related things and they are good stuff.

Rick, buy GM bearings. Don't waste your time.

03-20-2009	#1
rhipsher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,314	Wheel bearings. I need to find wheel bearings for a 90 beast? Thanx in advance.

03-20-2009	#2
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,651	Re: Wheel bearings. http://www.corvettewheelbearings.com/ http://www.corvetterecycling.com/category_s/23.htm

03-21-2009	#3
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,704	Re: Wheel bearings. According to Timken's application guide, for a '90 the front bearing is #513019 and the rear is #513020. RockAuto has the fronts for $150 each, and the rears for $140 each. I would think that's a good price, but don't really know. I've always heard they are good bearings, that's what I've bought for other cars. Are they a good choice on these cars?

03-21-2009	#4
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia, OK Posts: 3,404	Re: Wheel bearings. Several years ago, there was a lengthy discussion about different mfg wheel bearings. I remember the thread because I was planning to replace all 4 of mine. The final concensus was that Delco was the best, not for price, but for reliability. Now, there is a HD rear offered with a better bearing than OEM Delco. The rears are more prone to failure than the front. Here's the description. Sounds like a Timken style bearing. Manufactured by a leading American Hub Bearing manufacturer designed to produce an advanced rear hub for the 1984 to 1996 Corvettes. The uniqueness of this hub bearing is the use of a tapered roller bearing with a nitrate hardened race. The OE design hub uses ball bearings with a machined race into the hub assembly. The redesigned assembly includes a nitrate hardened race machined into an American forged hub. The combination of a super hard surface with tapered roller bearings, produces an increase in surface area for side load which delivers improved durability and performance. Features Include: American Forged Hub and Spindle Flange Assemblies Re-designed With Tapered Roller Bearings and Races Tapered Bearings increase Load Surface for Extended Life Manufacture to ISO 9001 and TS16949 Standards __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

03-21-2009	#7
rhipsher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,314	Re: Wheel bearings. It would be nice if you could just replace the bearings instead of buying the whole hub. But it doesn't look like thats an option. I'm gonna keep my eyes and ears open for a good deal on all four. So far $100 a piece front and $199 for rear are the best price yet I've seen. I've used Timken bearings for non auto related things and they are good stuff.