2006 Pre-pressed rear axle assembly question.

OE all the way. This job is too much work to waste on cheap parts.

 

The factory lasted you how long?

Aftermarket parts typically have a maximum lifespan of 3-5 years, if you’re lucky. We’ve had people spin out aftermarket bearings in less than a year, for example. This is not a job you want to do twice, my friend.

OEM costs more. Mostly because it’s intended as along-life replacement comparable or identical to what was installed at the factory. Buy once, cry once. Or buy aftermarket parts and replace 3x-4x in the same time period OEM gets replaced once, while spending more in the long run.

The choice seems obvious to me. Even with the dollar being tighter than ever, time is money all the same.

 

For me would only use Toyota seals, and true Nachi bearings. During 25% off sales from Toyota can get everything very economically when able to plan ahead but if in a pinch found can source the bearing at Napa and Advance.

https://www.tundras.com/threads/weird-rear-wheel-bearing-circlip-issue.144332/#post-3631838

Cost Comparison in writeup. All Toyota was only $105/side for everything needed and free shipping (bearing, retainers, snapring, dust seal, oring, and oil seal).

 

The parts came from NAPA these parts are not too reliable………
Thanks for your reply, for I am a newbie ……..

 

This weekend several online Toyota dealers have parts sales.