Wheel Bearings and Steering Rack Q's

[CMF_Jas]

I need some help in sourcing some front wheel bearings. Is there anything other than genuine Nissan?

Nissan want $106 for bearings plus about $60 for each set of seals. I am hoping there is a cheaper alternative...

Also...

My steering rack ends have a small amount (about 2-3mm) play in them.
I am told through Nissan that I cannot get a replacement steering rack end - and that I'll have to order in a whole steering rack from Europe and a hideous price. What is the best way around this, wreckers? rebuild the rack?

 

[CMF_nsm]

front bearing kits are $115.00 including GST...

nick...

 

[CMF_mycra]

LowMicra WROTE:

"I can buy a brand new/remanufactured rack for $345 at trade price so yeah idk about your wheel bearings sorry

'trade price' more is like 5%-10% off at repco, supercheep or autobarn.

 

[CMF_mycra]

front wheel bearing kit and new steering rack $168 + postage (made in australia).

 

[CMF_Jon (2)]

LowMicra WROTE:

"I can buy a brand new/remanufactured rack for $345 at trade price so yeah idk about your wheel bearings sorry

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/STEERING-RACK-NISSAN-MICRA-LX-95-/280531567812?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories

comes with rack ends too, not bad for $150

Someones quoting you too much even for trade price Low!

 

[CMF_Jon (2)]

LowMicra WROTE:

"That's just the rack have a good look at it, you will notice external lines on it that's y is only $150

Yeah that's just the rack, which is what you got quoted on isn't it?

 

[CMF_Jon (2)]

Well considering the power steering rack is also $150 + post, $345 trade price seems waaay too expensive!

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/POWER-STEERING-RACK-NISSAN-MICRA-LX-/280531549155?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories

 

[CMF_nsm]

now thats cheap....

 

[CMF_Jas]

Cheers guys. Has anyone bought one of these eBay jobs?

It's tempting at that price.

Also, is the super s rack (not power steering) different to the LX or SLX? I called Grand Nissan and they found 2 part numbers.