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No more Autozone garbage

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Rachelsdaddy, Jul 20, 2023.

  1. Jul 20, 2023 at 3:38 PM
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    Rachelsdaddy

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    This will be the fourth center support bearing I have put in this thing in three years. The driveshaft cheked out, bearing fit is fine. I hope it's an example of "buy once, cry once" Toyota was awfully proud of this thing. AutoZone parts are absolute garbage. I don't care about the "warranty" I'm sick of replacing the same crap every year. Do yourselves a favor, learn from me. Just buy the Toyota parts. Brakes as well. The quality difference is night and dayIMG_0666.png
     
    Rachelsdaddy, Jul 20, 2023
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  2. Jul 20, 2023 at 3:51 PM
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    We coulda told ya that :smack:

    I went with an autozone carrier bearing (in my defense, I was unemployed at the time)-it failed within 6 months. Replaced it with an OEM part, 5 years on, no issues.
     
    Andy01DblCabTacoma, Jul 20, 2023
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  3. Jul 20, 2023 at 4:28 PM
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    Spicer carrier bearing for the win!

    I have had good luck with Napa Ultra Premium Brake Parts. Napa needed to introduce a lower priced line of Parts in many locations Auto Zone and Advanced Auto are within sight. To attract the walk in and online business.
     
    Bivouac, Jul 20, 2023
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  4. Jul 20, 2023 at 4:28 PM
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    I just looked it up, it was 99 bucks, I also looked at the reviews. I wish I had earlier. Some people got 3 months out of it
     
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    4th?

    Holy shit.

    You could've bought a Spicer for almost half that.

    OEM-quality for cheap.
     
    Kwikvette, Jul 20, 2023
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    There are counterfeits all over ebay. Just a warning.
     
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  7. Jul 23, 2023 at 6:59 PM
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    So...I got a spicer unit and it instantly started squealing I think that day. I put a "precision bearing" one in and I think it's howling a little after about a year. I contacted the vendor about the spicer one and they started to make it a hassle for a refund or replacement so it's just in a box with all the other tacoma/4runner parts
     
    Levisbustedtacoma, Jul 23, 2023
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  9. Jul 23, 2023 at 8:45 PM
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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    Just curious who did you purchase The Spicer carrier bearing from that a return proved to much hassle for you?

    I am sure we would love to know to avoid the same problem.

    That is one thing I look at close warranty and return policy in these times.

    No problems several years.
     
    Bivouac, Jul 23, 2023
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  10. Jul 23, 2023 at 9:42 PM
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    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    I did the CSB elimination :rofl:
     
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  11. Jul 23, 2023 at 9:43 PM
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    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    Same goes for bookazon...
     
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