What wheel bearings? 1999 Chevy Silverado 4x4

[Tracto-man]

Hello guys! This is my first question here. First off, I'm a die hard Ram guy, (Hopefully I won't get canned for saying that?). So I know virtually nothing about this truck.

 

Just got the truck. It came up on craigslist for $900. I got there within an hour of his posting it and got the title. It has 256,000 miles but runs awesome, and the 4x4 works great. It's LT, leather, 3 door extended cab, 5.3 engine. I thought I didn't like Chevy's before, but just from driving this thing home, I'd have to say my rams are no better! I think this truck just won me over!

 

Anyway, drove her home and threw it up on my buddy's lift. Except for a lot of rust, the truck is in great mechanical condition. The only things it needs are a rear differential cover, and both front wheel bearings are REALLY bad. Can't believe I drove it home, Lol.

 

So, I'm still trying to decide if I'm going to sell this truck as planned, or keep it because I like it so much. Whatever the case, I'd REALLY rather NOT spend a lot on the wheel bearings. I can get a pair with a 1 year limited warranty from ebay for $80. $80 for a pair seems like they'd have to be junk, but i sure like that price. I'd rather not spend $100 a piece on bearings. Where would you guys recommend getting parts?

 

Any other advice on this truck would be greatly appreciated as well!

 

Thanks in advance!

[diyer2]

Online, Rock Auto,com.

[Tracto-man]

I was wondering about rock auto. I've used them before but just for cheap parts. Are these wheel bearings okay?

 

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,1999,silverado+1500,5.3l+v8,1353686,brake+&+wheel+hub,wheel+bearing+&+hub+assembly,1636

 

I'm thinking the WJB WA515036HD {#515036HD} .hub and bearings with hardware unless anyone advises against it.

 

Thanks for the quick reply!

[diyer2]

[muddkatt]

Never used them, but for the money and the shape you say yours are in, what do you have to loose?

[Nanotech Environmental]

I've used various brands over the years and have found that the cheap ones often last longer than the expensive ones.

 

Be careful of the brake dust cover when replacing them. The old ones will likely be seized in and you'll need an air chisel to separate them from the knuckle. It's easy to damage the dust cover when that happens.

[Tracto-man]

Awesome thanks for the info guys!

 

I got the 2 wheel bearings in the mail, now just have to get a car off the lift and get this one up there.

[Daryl LBZ]

I think I got a Timken from Rock Auto for my truck a year ago for $110.