Why Recommend Loaded Steering Knuckles?

Why Recommend Loaded Steering Knuckles?

Replacing the entire knuckle and bearing assembly at the same time reduces the likelihood of a customer comeback.

Since the wheel bearings and the knuckles work so closely together, sometimes it will make more sense to replace them as a unit.  

This type of assembly is known as a “loaded knuckle.” Why would a customer decide to install a loaded knuckle? In most cases, it comes down to one of two reasons: damage or time.

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