OEM spindles or aftermarket?

[btammo]

Which ones do you buy and why? I am going to rebuild mine before the season starts and just curious what everyone prefers. I want to do it right and not worry about one failing mid season. I dont know if i am going to buy the whole spindle or bearings yet until i get them out. Thanks all for the input.:clapping:

[topsites]

Uhm, with parts like these I would order local, doesn't much matter insofar as OEM vs. aftermarket, I don't think.

What matters is there's a fair chance you could end up getting the wrong one and with mail-order you then might
get stuck either with the part itself or with having to pay return shipping or a restocking fee and what have you.

That's not to say the local guys can't make the same mistake, but at least then they're just up the road.

Up to you, I see you're already wise to the fact you'll need time LOL

[btammo]

yeah i didnt know if there was a huge quality difference in OEM vs Aftermarket. There are just some things that aftermarket parts suck and are a waste of money. THanks

[shop22]

You gotta comapre them which is hard if you don't ave both in front of you. I've has guys buy aftermarket spindles and the aluminum is about half as thick as the oem spindles. Just a chance you take. If you're ordering bearings, just get the aftermarket. OEM is same bearing usually jut marked up a little bit more.

[btammo]

Thanks guys

[RonAyersMotorsports]

Stick with the OEM. The aftermarkets are cheaper for a reason. Cheaper metal or aluminum and components. And like Topsites said the last thing you want is the wrong one, stick with your local dealer.

[btammo]

never had to do it before since i trade in. I am gonna keep this one a little while longer so figured what the heck.

[jeffex]

i just finished rebuilding mine on a toro 36" walkbehind. You need special pliers to compress the E-ring and remove it. press or tap out the old bearings and get the part number off them . Go to a local NAPA or Auto parts supplier and get new ones or order on J-Thomas. I paid $66 for 4 new federal mogul bearings. that beats $109 each for new ones