The latest rockauto news letter listed a new hub vendor. Never looked if Rock carried any for the 88's so took a look. They list two different brands for the 88. Anyone know if they even are correct or tried one? Not in any need but just wondered...
When I was looking for rubber trans mounts to look at them for a new idea I bought several from different vendors with different brand names etc on the boxes. Inside the boxes they were all the same. High price or low price. The trans mount in the box was all the same. Same thing with aftermarket slaves. Buy it from GM, Napa, Auto Zone etc. Inside the box it will be the same part. One would have to buy one of each to find that out.
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One of the guys in our club bought some 88 rear calipers from Rockauto. They were essentially identical (except for left or right side) and were still in their "parts store" boxes. I'm curious about the front hubs. (I was thinking I bought one of the last new ones back in 2001. ) I wouldn't be surprised if they are all the same.
Originally posted by Patrick: So what's this thing called?
The 88 service manual calls it a steering knuckle!
The use of spindle and knuckle are commonly interchanged. To me the part is always a knuckle, but if it is the older style with a spindle shaft used to support the wheel bearings and wheel hubs, then it is also commonly referred to as a spindle. Some mfg also call them hub carriers for the later use of integrated bearing/hub housings.
The rear component is also called a knuckle in the 88 service manual, but is also commonly called upright, axle/hub carrier, spindle (when used in FWD applications), etc..
The 88 service manual calls it a steering knuckle!
The use of spindle and knuckle are commonly interchanged. To me the part is always a knuckle, but if it is the older style with a spindle shaft used to support the wheel bearings and wheel hubs, then it is also commonly referred to as a spindle.
Which leads to a world of confusion trying to buy one at a junkyard. One employee calls it a steering knuckle; another employee calls it a spindle. Of course the prices are different!
That is what I say, in fact I just put my NOS ones on over the winter (my passenger was making a bit of noise). Still have a set of Rodney bearings on the shelf too just in case.
The latest rockauto news letter listed a new hub vendor. Never looked if Rock carried any for the 88's so took a look. They list two different brands for the 88. Anyone know if they even are correct or tried one? Not in any need but just wondered...
Back to Dodgerunner's quote...
They list the 88 bearings from AC Delco. I'd say these are either Chinese reproductions at that price. One day I'll buy these bearing from different vendors and take them apart to study them right. I have a drivers side GM original bearing up front on my 88GT that sounds 'dry' while spinning it. Most likely will need replacement. If I do, I will replace them in pairs. That said, the OEM bearing will be opened up to compare.
Looks like e-bearing has no more.
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) I wouldn't be surprised if they are all the same.
