different price listings

[larky]

hello, I did some searching and didn't seem to find the answer. I am looking to replace the rear axle bearings in my 99 s-10, and while searching the napa web site there are a few bearings listed for my truck, all with a different price. My question is why the price difference? The obvious answer is a different grade of quality. but is that really the case? Am i going to get more miles out of a part if I pay a few bucks more?

Thanks
Matt

[fredjacksonsan]

Probably due to different axles that were installed in that model year. I've seen this on other makes, where they use last year's axles, or switch halfway through a model year, or even use different companies' axles throughout the year.

[larky]

ok, I have checked the napa web site again. when they list all the bearings available, they include the ring gear size. all I can find is the gear ratio. I have the gt4 rear axle, with a 3.73 ratio. looking for help with what bearings i need.

thanks
matt

[fredjacksonsan]

I'm not the best one to ask, but in your place I'd check with other parts stores also, to get a consensus. Or, if you have a 2nd vehicle, take the bearings out of your truck and head over to NAPA to match them up.