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# **rod bearings**

**Skip it****53/100 **

a small market ($57K/yr) — rod bearings doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$57K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+217.5%**

**Products**

**83**

**Brands**

**21**

was 22 a year ago

**Sellers**

**98**

**Price range**

**$5.46–$127.29**

**Returns**

**4.4%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Skip it**

Scored 53/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**79**

 ×0.30

Competition

**91**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**41**

 ×0.10

Returns

**65**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +217.5% year over year.

2K819.5Spike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.4×

## **Competition**

- DNJ28% - Sealed Power17% - Clevite 7715% - King Engine Bearings12% - Michigan Motorsports6% - Partuto4% - Other (15 brands)19%

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (24% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 21 brands and 98 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**21 **▼falling

was 22 a year ago

**Sellers**

**98**

**Top 5 brand share**

**78%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Sealed Power 8-2555A Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set for Chevrolet Silverado 1500](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31nR1I7VfxL.jpg) [**Sealed Power 8-2555A Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set for Chevrolet Silverado 1500**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C2FVHI)

Sealed Power$32.734.6★21810%▼falling

2
![Michigan Motorsports LS Rod Bearings - Standard Size SI Series - Fits LS1 LS2 LS3 LQ4 LQ9 L92 L94 L76 L77 LY6 L96 - High-Performance & Stock Replacment for 4.8L 5.3L 5.7L 6.0L 6.2L LS Engines](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uDr1IbV+L.jpg) [**Michigan Motorsports LS Rod Bearings - Standard Size SI Series - Fits LS1 LS2 LS3 LQ4 LQ9 L92 L94 L76 L77 LY6 L96 - High-Performance & Stock Replacment for 4.8L 5.3L 5.7L 6.0L 6.2L LS Engines**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099KP67ZY)

Michigan Motorsports$32.894.7★1634%—flat

3
![DNJ RB168 Rod Bearings for 2006-2015 / Hyundai Kia/Forte Optima Santa Fe Sonata Sorento Sportage Tucson / 2.0L 2.4L / DOHC](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LcEwnMX7L.jpg) [**DNJ RB168 Rod Bearings for 2006-2015 / Hyundai Kia/Forte Optima Santa Fe Sonata Sorento Sportage Tucson / 2.0L 2.4L / DOHC**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4ZMFF2F)

DNJ$38.874.4★1403%▲rising

4
![Partuto 16 Pcs Connecting Rod Bearing Set for Chrysler 300 for Dodge Challenger for Jeep Commander for Ram 1500 2500 Engine Rod Bearing Kit No.RB1160/84960P](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/313CvoHJjqL.jpg) [**Partuto 16 Pcs Connecting Rod Bearing Set for Chrysler 300 for Dodge Challenger for Jeep Commander for Ram 1500 2500 Engine Rod Bearing Kit No.RB1160/84960P**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPQZBVL3)

Partuto$19.815.0★32%▲rising

5
![Clevite 77 MS-2199A Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31BhFD0a7UL.jpg) [**Clevite 77 MS-2199A Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004A26XBE)

Clevite 77$54.684.4★1012%▼falling

6
![Michigan Motorsports LS Main Crank Bearings Standard Size SI-Series | Fits Gen III/IV 4.8L 5.3L 5.7L 6.0L 6.2L LS Engines | Complete Bearing Set for Stock or Performance Builds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zHqZSh52L.jpg) [**Michigan Motorsports LS Main Crank Bearings Standard Size SI-Series | Fits Gen III/IV 4.8L 5.3L 5.7L 6.0L 6.2L LS Engines | Complete Bearing Set for Stock or Performance Builds**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099KNX6Z3)

Michigan Motorsports$59.464.8★1152%—flat

7
![Sealed Power 4663M Main Bearing Set](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ObAUEDMmL.jpg) [**Sealed Power 4663M Main Bearing Set**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C29BC4)

Sealed Power$38.434.8★382%▲rising

8
![King Engine Bearings MB5293SI Main Bearing Set](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31j7JeesV9L.jpg) [**King Engine Bearings MB5293SI Main Bearing Set**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003KSCW00)

King Engine Bearings$44.614.5★772%▲rising

9
![King Engine Bearings (CR868SI) King Ford 281CI/302CI/330CI 4.6L/5.0L/5.4L V8 (Size STD) Rod Bearing Set](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WWdIO5BiS.jpg) [**King Engine Bearings (CR868SI) King Ford 281CI/302CI/330CI 4.6L/5.0L/5.4L V8 (Size STD) Rod Bearing Set**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YJHE4DY)

King Engine Bearings$29.584.9★182%—flat

10

![Clevite CB-1442A(8) Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417bpCGYg8L.jpg) [**Clevite CB-1442A(8) Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SRGXVQ)

Clevite 77$37.634.6★312%▲rising

11

![XQSMWF 18Pcs Main Rod Bearings Set 230602G400 Fit for Hyundai Sonata Tucson Santa Fe 2013-2018 Fit for Kia Optima Sorento 2011-2016 2.0L 2.4L Engine # 21020-2G100 23060-2G400 21030-25000](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jBe5zYyJL.jpg) [**XQSMWF 18Pcs Main Rod Bearings Set 230602G400 Fit for Hyundai Sonata Tucson Santa Fe 2013-2018 Fit for Kia Optima Sorento 2011-2016 2.0L 2.4L Engine # 21020-2G100 23060-2G400 21030-25000**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBGMXY1F)

XQSMWF$21.804.6★332%▼falling

12

![Clevite CB-663P(8) Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tkGFENYPL.jpg) [**Clevite CB-663P(8) Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CFL0Z2)

Clevite 77$44.584.6★2392%▼falling

13

![DNJ RB193 Rod Bearings Set Standard for 2011 to 2020 Hyundai Kia Elantra Elantra Coupe Elantra GT 1.8L-2.0L L4 16V DOHC 1797cc](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lFmYj4BpL.jpg) [**DNJ RB193 Rod Bearings Set Standard for 2011 to 2020 Hyundai Kia Elantra Elantra Coupe Elantra GT 1.8L-2.0L L4 16V DOHC 1797cc**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M6YIXW0)

DNJ$46.624.1★532%▲rising

14

![King Engine Bearings - CR 807HPN CR807HPN Rod Bearing Set](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31li8COCRUL.jpg) [**King Engine Bearings - CR 807HPN CR807HPN Rod Bearing Set**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B4ZJ7JA)

King Engine Bearings$67.544.7★232%▲rising

15

![DNJ RB284A Standard Rod Bearing Set for 99-17 Honda Accord 3.2L 3.5L SOHC J32A1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411LbVXHmML.jpg) [**DNJ RB284A Standard Rod Bearing Set for 99-17 Honda Accord 3.2L 3.5L SOHC J32A1**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U9ZSH7E)

DNJ$40.184.3★542%▲rising

**~~Showing 15 of 83 — show all ~~**

## **Product shelf**

All 83 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Sealed Power 8-2555A Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set for Chevrolet Silverado 1500](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31nR1I7VfxL.jpg)**Sealed Power 8-2555A Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set for Chevrolet Silverado 1500** Sealed Power**$32.73**4.6★218 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C2FVHI) [![Michigan Motorsports LS Rod Bearings - Standard Size SI Series - Fits LS1 LS2 LS3 LQ4 LQ9 L92 L94 L76 L77 LY6 L96 - High-Performance & Stock Replacment for 4.8L 5.3L 5.7L 6.0L 6.2L LS Engines](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uDr1IbV+L.jpg)**Michigan Motorsports LS Rod Bearings - Standard Size SI Series - Fits LS1 LS2 LS3 LQ4 LQ9 L92 L94 L76 L77 LY6 L96 - High-Performance & Stock Replacment for 4.8L 5.3L 5.7L 6.0L 6.2L LS Engines** Michigan Motorsports**$32.89**4.7★163 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099KP67ZY) [![DNJ RB168 Rod Bearings for 2006-2015 / Hyundai Kia/Forte Optima Santa Fe Sonata Sorento Sportage Tucson / 2.0L 2.4L / DOHC](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LcEwnMX7L.jpg)**DNJ RB168 Rod Bearings for 2006-2015 / Hyundai Kia/Forte Optima Santa Fe Sonata Sorento Sportage Tucson / 2.0L 2.4L / DOHC** DNJ**$38.87**4.4★140 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4ZMFF2F) [![Partuto 16 Pcs Connecting Rod Bearing Set for Chrysler 300 for Dodge Challenger for Jeep Commander for Ram 1500 2500 Engine Rod Bearing Kit No.RB1160/84960P](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/313CvoHJjqL.jpg)**Partuto 16 Pcs Connecting Rod Bearing Set for Chrysler 300 for Dodge Challenger for Jeep Commander for Ram 1500 2500 Engine Rod Bearing Kit No.RB1160/84960P** Partuto**$19.81**5.0★3 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPQZBVL3) [![Clevite 77 MS-2199A Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31BhFD0a7UL.jpg)**Clevite 77 MS-2199A Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set** Clevite 77**$54.68**4.4★101 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004A26XBE) [![Michigan Motorsports LS Main Crank Bearings Standard Size SI-Series | Fits Gen III/IV 4.8L 5.3L 5.7L 6.0L 6.2L LS Engines | Complete Bearing Set for Stock or Performance Builds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zHqZSh52L.jpg)**Michigan Motorsports LS Main Crank Bearings Standard Size SI-Series | Fits Gen III/IV 4.8L 5.3L 5.7L 6.0L 6.2L LS Engines | Complete Bearing Set for Stock or Performance Builds** Michigan Motorsports**$59.46**4.8★115 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099KNX6Z3) [![Sealed Power 4663M Main Bearing Set](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ObAUEDMmL.jpg)**Sealed Power 4663M Main Bearing Set** Sealed Power**$38.43**4.8★38 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C29BC4) [![King Engine Bearings MB5293SI Main Bearing Set](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31j7JeesV9L.jpg)**King Engine Bearings MB5293SI Main Bearing Set** King Engine Bearings**$44.61**4.5★77 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003KSCW00)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Size-Overall**34%

*“Fits perfectly”*

**Quality-Overall**25%

*“Amazing bearings”*

**Value For Money**15%

*“Good price for these bearings”*

**Strength**6%

*“Solid choice”*

**Efficiency**6%

*“Worked”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“These were exactly what I ordered”*

**Pressure**3%

*“its what I did and it runs and builds pressure spectacularly”*

**Locally Manufactured**3%

*“Made in isreal”*

**Motor Power**2%

*“my motor is running great”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Quality-Overall**30%

*“Quality control is lacking”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**20%

*“Other reviews Misleading”*

**Size-Overall**20%

*“Tight thrust”*

**Thickness**10%

*“1mm thinner than the rest”*

**Measurement/Reading Accuracy**10%

*“Plastiguage measurements came out MONEY”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall44% - Compatibility-Overall15% - Defective Material/Parts12% - Advertised Vs Actual Product8% - Product Condition3% - Scratch Resistance2% - Functionality-Overall2% - Mechanism Issues2% - Value For Money2% - Maintenance And Repair2%