Chris Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Hey guys, A while back I posted about a steering looseness. Took it in and they wanted to do an alignment. When I went back for the alignment they said the one of the rear bearings and both bushings were shot. Apparently, the rear bearings, bushings, etc are included as one assembly per side, at a cost of $950 each. I took a look on gmpartsdirect.com but could only find front bearings. The mechanic suggested trying auto recyclers, but I wouldnt want to end up with another bearing approaching the end of its life. Any ideas where I could get the parts cheaper (or part numbers) for a 1993 STS? Does this sound fishy (the mechanic has been good in the past)? Any/all input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! -Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adallak Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 http://www.autopartsgiant.com/CAT_FRAMEX.cfm check out the ebay as well: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/REAR-WHEEL-...1QQcmdZViewItem The saddest thing in life is wasted talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 http://www.autopartsgiant.com/CAT_FRAMEX.cfm check out the ebay as well: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/REAR-WHEEL-...1QQcmdZViewItem Thanks for the links! Looks like I can get the parts for $500 USD including shipping (almost 75% off what the mechanic wants). I will make sure the part numbers are the same etc and post back. -Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adallak Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 http://www.autopartsgiant.com/CAT_FRAMEX.cfm check out the ebay as well: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/REAR-WHEEL-...1QQcmdZViewItem Thanks for the links! Looks like I can get the parts for $500 USD including shipping (almost 75% off what the mechanic wants). I will make sure the part numbers are the same etc and post back. You are welcome. First make sure you NEED these parts. Get a second opinion. The saddest thing in life is wasted talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefank Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Chris, one of my rear upper knuckle bushings on my '96 SLS ist shot. I noticed that while cleaning the wheels . Grab your tire at the very top and move it in and out. If you feel serious play investigate further. I could not detect that looseness with the car on a hoist and the wheels hanging down. At first I thought it's a very loose wheel bearing but it is the upper bushing, had the knuckle out of the car to investigate. I pressed the defective bushing out of the knuckle to see whether it can be fabricated but had no luck. The knuckle with upper and lower bushings is available as a complete assembly only. Stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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