2005 Saab 9-7X Linear (4.2L AWD) 86K miles.
In my obsessive quest to find and fix a couple of crazy noises in my wife's truck, I've decided to throw some parts at it on accounta it's been quite trouble-free during the 13 years we've owned it and maybe it's due for some attention.
I've ordered a new Dorman (P/N 600-116) axle disconnect from Rock Auto ($412.00 shipped) and am thinking I should go ahead and also replace the front hubs.
I'm looking for input as to trusted brands for these parts.
As stated, I've ordered the Dorman axle disconnect. Does anyone have any recommendations other than that brand? Finding a quite wide range of available parts and prices ($65 - $700), I chose a familiar brand with good ratings and kind of in the middle as far as price goes. But, if you all have other recommendations, I'm listening.
Same goes for the hubs ... wide range of off-brands, name brands and prices ($42 - $170) but I'm compelled to purchase a solid, well recommended brand.
Thoughts on these parts?
Also, I'll be posting a video/audio clip soon so you all can hear this un-godly loud rattle/clatter we're experiencing that I just can't believe isn't a loose heat shield somewhere.
In my obsessive quest to find and fix a couple of crazy noises in my wife's truck, I've decided to throw some parts at it on accounta it's been quite trouble-free during the 13 years we've owned it and maybe it's due for some attention.
I've ordered a new Dorman (P/N 600-116) axle disconnect from Rock Auto ($412.00 shipped) and am thinking I should go ahead and also replace the front hubs.
I'm looking for input as to trusted brands for these parts.
As stated, I've ordered the Dorman axle disconnect. Does anyone have any recommendations other than that brand? Finding a quite wide range of available parts and prices ($65 - $700), I chose a familiar brand with good ratings and kind of in the middle as far as price goes. But, if you all have other recommendations, I'm listening.
Same goes for the hubs ... wide range of off-brands, name brands and prices ($42 - $170) but I'm compelled to purchase a solid, well recommended brand.
Thoughts on these parts?
Also, I'll be posting a video/audio clip soon so you all can hear this un-godly loud rattle/clatter we're experiencing that I just can't believe isn't a loose heat shield somewhere.