It's getting crazy expensive for some things, way beyond any general
inflation. Racing brake pads have gone from 75 bucks to 300. Ball and
roller bearings are astronomical. Used to be that I'd take my
bearings to the local bearing supply house and get way better
bearings for half or less of the money than "official" parts. Now
they're the same price (still worth doing though because the quality
is better).
Bill Babcock
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On Apr 30, 2007, at 4:58 AM, Fubog1@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 4/29/2007 7:39:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> vinttr4@geneseo.net writes:
>
> The last time I talked with Soutwick
> about them, the price was going to increase to somewhere in the $550
> range because of the skyrocketing price of the bearings - reason
> unknown.
>
>
> I can attest to the cost of the bearings. Last week I was going to
> order a
> set (of bearings) for stock, until I was quoted ~$250 for an axle
> set (Timken).
> The inner bearing & race is big $$.
> Of course if they have good service life they're worth it.
> Glen
>
>
>
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