First of. I want to say that this is a very good price for bearing protectors. They shipped quickly and I received them as expected. When I got them, I opened the package and I noticed right away that a grease zerk was bent. It is still able to be used but still.. them upon closer inspection I noticed that there was some rust and chrome playing flaking away in the inside.... not exactly something you want to get stuck in your brand new bearings during a long trip... needless to say, before I install these I need to run a wire brush through them to remove rust and debris.... again, not trying to complain but they are brand new in package...

These are excellent analogues of the bearing buddy, but be prepared to install them using a classic mechanics technique. Prior to installation, place the protectors in the freezer and let them chill for an hour. This is a good time to enjoy a beer; I like Abita Amber. After removing the existing hub cap let the hub sit in the sun (if you live in Louisiana like myself) or warm it well with a torch. Grab the protector from the freezer and promptly tap it with a hammer to begin seating it, then place a block of 2X4 on its face and go to town with a mini sledge. Drink another beer, pat yourself on the back for using science to achieve what many claim to be impossible, then repeat on the other side. This technique will solve the install problem you will read about in the preceding reviews.

One protector went in easily using a wood block and a baby sledge. The other side required some sanding and a file job on the bevel to allow it to start straight enough to drive in. I noticed the edge was collapsed a bit from driving it in but it did not affect the sealing ability or function of the protector.

I'm not sure why folks say these things won't work......I will say, they are a bit of a beast to put on but, if you take the rubber cap off and toss them in the freezer for about an hour, with a 2X4 and a rubber mallet they go right in with a few love taps! If you have Any mechanical skills and have the understanding that these things have to basically be pressed in so they don't fly off going down the road and fly threw somebody's window, you really should have no problem installing them.

Tight but fit and at a great value! As other customers commented they seem out of tolerance and are very tight to fit. You want them to be tight though so they do not fly off. I was able to install mine without any modification. A rubber mallet wouldn't do it though. I had to use a cut 2X4 and a regular hammer. Once I got it started, and straight, it went in without a problem. No damage at all to the bearing protector using this method. Can't beat the price on these!