I can vouch for Autohaus.
They have great prices and OEM brands.  Hard to beat.

Somebody mentioned EMPI, but I think they get all their stuff from China.
I could be wrong of course.
And nothing personal against China or any Asian manufacture, I just prefer
German if available at a decent price.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Shawn Wright
Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 9:13 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Axle Bearing Kits

I can vouch for good oem parts from both busdepot can autohausaz, and
good service from both. On the other hand, I have had both poor service
and poor quality parts from CIP. I used to like these guys because they were
local, but their parts quality has taken a dive, as has the service.

On 11 May 2008 at 20:59, pdooley <psdooley@VERIZON.NET> wrote:

> Autohausaz.com has them; they are the same for 71 to 91 bus/van according
to
> their website.
>
> $13.94 for inners, $17.35 for outers.
>
> Buy all 4 and you spent over $50, so they give free shipping.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Andrew Philbrick
> Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 6:37 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Axle Bearing Kits
>
> Hey Volks,
>
> The rear axle bearings on my '86 went bad and so I was looking for
> replacement.
>
> I'm looking at the usual vendors online and had a question.  According
> to Bus Depot, a rear axle bearing and seal kit fits all buses from
> '71-'91.  On the other hand CIP says the kits are different for Bays
> then Vanagons - and they don't have a listing for Vanagon.
>
> So, if anyone could tell me who is right that would be greatly
> appreciated.  I'd hate to order the kit from Bus Depot and find that it
> is only for Bays.
>
> Thanks,
> Andrew

Shawn Wright
http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels
'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
'85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA