For those of you that don't wander over to the 4x4 section.

Guess I'm about ready for some hubs and would appreciate some help in deciding between the two below. Plan on replacing the complete hub and bearing assembly at this time. Probably just bearings in the future.

RockAuto lists the Timkens as a generation 2 and the SKF as a generation 3.

Timken warranty=12 months, SKF 36 months/45K miles.

What do you make of this and the price is somewhat close.

https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/morein ... cc=1432225

https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/morein ... cc=1432225

I don't know enough about hubs/bearings on a vehicle to make an educated decision so would appreciate some real world experience. Would like to pick the "better" of the two. Thanks.

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06 CRD LIMITED- Factory Belly Armor, Hooks.
EHM, MagnaFlow SS Cat Back, FS-2500, HDS 001 TStat, Some Gauges, PML Trans Pan, PML Diff Cover, Marinco Mod, FIA Blanket, Cooper Discoverer ATR 225/75, CTS 245/70, Front-JBA 2.25" C/Os, Rear-OME HD, JBA UCA, SS Brake Lines.

Skf all way. Timken doesn't build anymore for automotive as much as before and they get 3rd party suppliers and brand them as timken. They only build industrial bearings these days... Skf is the way to go imo. Ebay has good prices.

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2005 kj CRD, samco, suncoast tc, provent, Kennedy lift pump, GDE ECO full torque, 2nd gen filter head, 245/70/16 a/t tires, mopar light bar, fumoto oil valve, OEM Skid Plates, ARB Front bumper and HD OME, tru cool LPD47391 40k GVW tranny cooler (stock cooler delete), FF Dynamics e-fan and shroud, rocker arms replaced, HDS2 190F thermostat.

I got Timkins from Ebay for $139 each...included ABS sensors and shipping. Installed them last week. Appeared to be a good quality hub assembly.

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2011 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins Deleted w/MiniMaxx G56 HDD 5W-30 & Bypass Oil Filter
2005 Liberty CRD Limited (Cracked Block) Sold
2015 Cherokee Latitude 3.2L V6 (Replaced CRD)
1992 Dodge Stealth RT Twin Turbo Pearl White/Black Leather
2008 Kubota GR2110 Diesel
2006 Key West 186 Sportsman w/135HP Honda OB
1943 Farmall H Restored

I just replaced both of mine today. I replaced them with http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P2VRL1S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 these. Quality seems fine but time will tell. For the price I figured it was worth a try.

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'97 Wrangler Sahara with some mods.

'06 Liberty CRD Limited GDE Hot Tune, Lift Pump

Head Gasket and Timing Belt Pics

not sure what the 'generation 2' 'generation 3' is about-

but I did SKF's from RockAuto - they work great -

I figured SKF's had the lowest probability of being 'made in China' (they were made in Canada)

all of the major manufacturers have Chinese companies now

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2005 CRD
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