[size=18:445cb2cd4c][color=red]This GP is CLOSED
2/4 - Bearings ordered
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Price? 257.90 a pair, plus $10 shipping via USPS Priority Mail for MO's
Add an additional $8.00 if using PayPal. No Checks or CC's.

Shipping weight is 25 lbs. I ship via USPS Priority flat rate to the US.
I'm OK with shipping out of country. It can be expensive. So to be fair to both of us, if you or any other C4Guru member that wants a set, you need to research the shipping costs ahead of time. I did ship one set to Canada that cost approx $25 USD.


I can suggest using;
www.usps.com
www.ups.com
www.fedex.com

Calculate the rate based on
25 lbs 11"x 8 1/2"x 5 1/2"
11.36kg 28cm x 21.6cm x 14cm
From Sonora, CA 95370 to your location
Any documentation required needs to be emailed to me in advance.

Here are some other prices from the web;

C4guru GP TAPERED 267.90 includes shipping
Corvette Central BALL 299.99 w/o shipping
Ecklers BALL 299.99 w/o shipping
VanSteel AC Delco BALL 519.98 w/o shipping
Ecklers AC Delco BALL 575.98 w/o shipping
Rock Auto BALL 311.58 w/o shipping
Ebay TAPERED (same part) 313.76 includes shipping

The GP will be for 15 pairs, The next block will start after January 1 and end when all the money is collected or the 4th of February which ever comes first. Shipment will take 2-3 weeks and I'll get'em out to you ASAP!

Heres the list of reservations. I will update this list as each member checks in and payments are received. Please PM me or use my listed email address. I will send the payment info at that time.

I'll check in twice a day to update this info column.
If your not listed, please contact me ASAP.
ALSO Please communicate with c4guru PM or email. NOT on the CF

(Counts are pairs)

aboatguy...........1 Paid MO
gear-head2.......1 Paid PP
Metal-Tech........1 Paid MO
DropTopCE.........1 Paid PP
CactusJim............1 Paid MO
Ramrod..............1 Paid pp
Bluewasp............1 Paid pp
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Other links of interest

First RWB GP
RWB Research on the CF
RWB Disassembled

TTT If your name is on the list please checkin here. I will be collecting the monies as well. If those listed have not checked in before the end of January I will drop your name to the next GP and offer the spot to the next requester in line.

Others not listed/mentioned are welcome to place their requests.

Fair is fair to all on the C4guru

My caffiene hasnt fully kicked in yet but the short version I take it is that we found a tapered rear wheel bearing that provides substantial side loading for cornering applications that should last longer. Its not serviceble. No negatives, still uses ABS and is a direct bolt in replacement. Anything else?


(yes I read the links but found the info to be a bit convoluted in my current state.)

Short answer....Yes

To date, nothing negative.

I'm going to perform the track testing this summer to verify...

Hopefully I can get in on this one, but just bought a new truck and have a cage / fuel cell install to pay for.

Anyone have $257 i can borrow?

I'm still in for 1 pair.

I will take a pair!

I know its still early, however few members on the "A" list have checked in.

If your on the "B" list theres a good chance we'll get you a pair this round.

Cheers!

Steve

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I might consider lending it to you. But I'm of Italian descent so loan shark rates will apply. Also, my cousin Giuseppe would be keeping a close eye on you.... I'd be very interested in your results and will consider them a worthy acid-test.

I'd seriously be interested in perhaps the next go-around. Considering the price of any stock replacements that one would have confidence in installing, this is very reasonable. Any plans for upgraded fronts in the future too?

Front wheel bearings

The testing did not go well and the project has been placed on hold for the time being. Maybe later this year........

Until then, we still have a RWB GP going on and since the pledges are not responding, this GP is open to everyone.

Going........

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Rats!!!!!!!
We could always use a good less expensive source for front wheel bearings.

Times up. This GP is closed

The RWB have been ordered. Shipping date TBA

Thanks for doing all the work on this GP!!!

Are you still looking into replacements for the fronts?


MIke

Ahhh for those whom have paid......

I expect the order to arrive sometime this coming week. Then shipped out ASAP Expect delivery before March 15th.

right on Bro.........

TTT

The order has arrived today.

I'll be packing them up for shipping tomorrow.

You guys can start looking for these in the mail next Tuesday or Wednesday

Great Thanks for doing the leg work.



MIke

Pieces are in hand today. Will be shipping them out this weekend.

Although not part of this GP, I missed it, I got my tapered bearings yesterday and installed them last night. Now I have zero play in the rear wheels. I haven't driven on them yet as my son has me blocked in the garage. (Electrical problem) As far as looks go, they seem like a quality product. I took some pictures comparing the OEM bearing and the tapered one. Externally, not much difference.

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

The second GP bearings have been dropped at the PO and are on the way.

Please check in when your packages arrive!

Thanks Again for doing the legwork!!!

Boy that was quick, the mail carrier just delivered mine!

Got mine. The styrofoam was pulverized but the hubs were in good shape.

Got mine today Beautiful! thanks for the work Jr Rifle Coach.

Sweeeeet!

Anyone else received their packages?

Not yet, but maybe the rain we had earlier in the week slowed things down a little.

Nothing yet. Hope it didn't get stuck in the mud somewhere!

Got'Em ! Probably came in the first part of the week, just forgot to check our "oversize" box at work. There they were! Box was in good shape; the styrofoam was a little busted up but did it's job nicely and kept the contents from any damage. Those are really nice pieces!

Kewl!

So metal-tech, did you find them yet?

No, My postal carrier delivered them to the wrong address. I'm going to file a police report for theft since she said she delivered them. The reason I highly doubt she left them at my house is why didn't they take the Dewitts rad I got recently, much bigger box to attract attention. Everything I've ordered from Summit, Jegs, McMaster Carr, MSC, has all been left at the front door in plain sight and always been there when I got home. I should have sent some extra $$ for UPS shipping. Can you give me some details about the box for when I do the police report?, size, color, address on outer box or label. Thanks, Al

Al,
The box is a USPS Priority Mail, Flat-Rate box.
11x8.5x5.5 weight 25lbs. $8.95
Delivery Confirmation 0103 8555 7494 9137 1563
Ship Date 3.14.08
Postage online transaction # 11848850

I'm going to start a query/search from my end as well.

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Don't give anyone your reasoning for the carriers error.

Heres why; the carrier is solely responsible for the delivery. This means that the carrier must pay for the loss as well. Since the package did not arrive at your door then the carrier will have to dig into his/her pocket to cover the loss.

I called my friend at the PO I shipped from and he said to goto the USPS.com site and file a report. Since the report is filed in this manner the PO Master must respond and resolve your problem.

So don't give them any info other than your pissed, and want your package or $280 bucks to cover your loss. I have all the receipts so I can verify the contents value.

Good Luck,
Steve

Good news, the box found it's way to my house today. The bearings were fine along with the torque instructions. Steve, thanks for all the hard work putting this GP together. Al

Is this over now or is there another GP going to happen? I just came across this today from the other forum. Anyone have miles on these that can report how they are holding up. When will fronts be available?

Thanks

ttt

I'm interested as well.

A little background so we're on the same page.

First GP netted 17 buyers or 34 pieces. We got the best price and the orders were delivered just after Thanksgiving.

Second GP we barely got 7 buyers or 14 pieces. My contact pushed his boss and we still got the price. BUT, in order to get the same price I have to have a minimum of 30 pieces or 15 buyers.

This can happen quickly if the word spreads quickly. I'll do the leg work if you guys will help find the buyers.

Please contact me via PM only. I usually hang out at C-G OT these days and seldom sign-in at the other place.

Should duty call, I'm at your service.

Bump!

Do you have any unclaimed wheel bearings, I'd be interested in a set.