Wheel Bearing Issue

[M151A2]

My RR wheel bearing failed at 23k on the odometer. I have 305s on the rear and almost everything BMR has to offer other than lowering springs.
GForce half shafts ( I have a Roush blower ).
Noted a slight strange movement in the rear followed by a clicking noise.
I searched for parts online and found that Parts Geek has the Timken PN# HA590577 for right at $50.00 each. Not surprisingly FoMoCo is stamped on the assembly.
I ordered 4 and will change out both this weekend.
Not sure why these are going bad, maybe the 305s or suspension upgrades causing an uneven load but I'm ready for it to happen again.
As you know, these are a unitized set that are factory loaded and there is no adjustment possible along with no zerk fitting.
A pleasant surprise is that the Timken box says Made in USA! Wow, that's a first.

I guess if you modify your car you should expect these kinds of things to happen.

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[1814GT350]

When I was shopping for a car.. I came across two or three cars where the bearing was replaced; was on the car fax.

 

[TDC]

Fine here with 12k miles and about 24 track days plus 15 or so autox's

The floating rotors on the GT350 help isolate the wheel bearing from the heating caused by heavy braking. This would be the primary benefit over the lower trim Mustangs.

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