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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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I got a incrediblely squeeky throwout bearing. Its the spec one I installed about 1000 miles ago. I'm kinda pissed.Anyone have a good suggestions for a new one. I was looking into something heavy duty/self aligning or both. Gimme some insight that got screwed by the Spec bearing. Last resort is gonna be a Timken stock replacement.
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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LOL my stock one squeaked, my spec one squeaked at about 100 miles, now my Timken one squeaks. I have no advice for you
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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Yeah my stock one squeaked REALLY loud. It was insaine! And like my friend posted above me my aftermarket one squeaked too for a few miles but it doesnt now
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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When I put in my Centerforce, I went through 2 from O'Reilly's that were squeaking within 1000 miles. I put in a Motorcraft tob and after 5000 miles it's still good.
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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stomp on the clutch pedal- mine has squealed on and off for 8k miles now... around 15k on clutch and TOB== i put FORD OEM tob in there
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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I've got no issues with my timken. And it was only 22 bucks from autozone.
Old Nov 21, 2007 | 08:19 AM
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I bought a HD model that Centerforce sells under their name and it was bad out of the box. I wanted the car on the road, so I tried a cheapo parts store standard replacement and it's been fine ever since. Go figure!
Old Nov 21, 2007 | 08:23 AM
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OEM or SVT/Ford Motorsport FTW!
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