wheel bearings

[whit]

Have a 04 gt2 i have heard from several mechanics that it is a common problem with these cars. Just clocked over to 102,000 on it.going to replace it with a timekin, but is anybody had problems with there half shafts? While i have it tore down that far should i replace it to? It is not broke and boot still has great seal on it. Going to own this car till she is dead. Just didn't no if these cars have problems with this to?

 

[Swiggles]

Gm half shafts are good, if they aren't having any problems them leave them. Hubs are a common issue with these cars yes, timken is the way to go

 

[BillBoost37]

I've heard that timken has changed some stuff and personally I haven't seen good results with the timmies I used.

I would get the best warrantied bearing. Which is why I am currently running Moog ones. 3 year free replacement at my local Advance Auto. Plus..I paid about $65

 

[Scottydoggs]

my rule # 1 is, dont fix what aint broken. leave the axles till they start to fail one way or another. they cost 80- to a 100 each too.

 

[1ATony]

We carry wheel bearings for the Pontiac Grand Prix. I replaced the front hubs on my Jeep last year with Timken bearings, and it drives nice and smooth with them. Here's a link to the bearings that we carry on our website. Grand Prix Bearings

 

[00GT]

I replaced my driver side front bearing last year with a duralast from autozone. Went out 5 months later. Chinese piece of crap. Replaced it with a timken and have had no problems.

 

[whit]

thanks for info, love the rims on your whip!! I have been wanting a set of those since i bought mine. I am wanting a set just like it, best place to get them? And putting 18" rims on it will it b putting to much weight on, and cause wheel bearing problems again?