The Hillman Group The Hillman Group 2196 1-3/4 In. External...
Good for: Buyers willing to read the details before deciding
Watch out for: suspicious-timing
Last analyzed: February 2026
Total Reviews
62
On Amazon
Verified
100%
Good
Amazon Rating
4.6
Original rating
Savinoo Rating
3.5
Adjusted rating
Our Recommendation
BE CAUTIOUS - Read individual reviews carefully, especially 1-star and 3-star reviews, before purchasing.
Analysis Summary
- MEDIUM RISK (Score: 62/100) The Hillman Group The Hillman Group 2196 1-3/4 In. External... has some concerning review patterns. Additional Concerns: Review dates show suspicious clustering patterns, which may indicate coordinated fake reviews. Detected 2 cycles of alternating high/low rating clusters, which may indicate coordinated manipulation attempts. Low author diversity detected - some reviewers may have written multiple reviews. Positive Indicators: 100% of reviews are from verified purchases, which is good..
Customer Reviews from Amazon
Most Helpful Review
"Simple fix for my backhoe! It was easy to order and quickly delivered. If I'd opted for an OEM, I expect it would have been significantly more and I'd probable have to go get it."
james a preuss
Simple fix for my backhoe! It was easy to order and quickly delivered. If I'd…
Simple fix for my backhoe! It was easy to order and quickly delivered. If I'd opted for an OEM, I expect it would have been significantly more and I'd probable have to go get it.lk
These are for a 1.75 shaft main diameter. They measured 1.625 on the inside to…
These are for a 1.75 shaft main diameter. They measured 1.625 on the inside to fit in the groove of the 1.75 shaft.I used them on a Case 580c bucket pinron noniewicz
worked as intended
ron bussiere
While inexpensive, these worked perfectly on our Cat backhoe.
vicky ordoyne ledet
Clip was used on an old utility trailer. Could not find this size at any…
Clip was used on an old utility trailer. Could not find this size at any store I searched! Thankssap
Snap rings or external retaining rings. Larger than I could find at local stores. Cost…
Snap rings or external retaining rings. Larger than I could find at local stores. Cost was less than Tacoma Screw industrial supply storeWhat Customers Talk About
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Review Quality Analysis
Review quality helps identify authentic customer feedback. Longer, detailed reviews (50+ words) typically indicate genuine experiences, while high percentages of short reviews (under 20 words) may suggest incentivized or fake feedback.
Average Words
21
⚠ Brief reviews
Long Reviews
0%
⚠ Low detail
Short Reviews
29%
✓ Low brief reviews
Review Length Distribution
Authentic vs Brief Reviews
Average Word Count Gauge
Benchmark: 30 words = moderate, 50+ words = detailed & authentic
21
avg. words per review
Interpretation: Review quality appears within normal range for this product category.
Review Velocity
Review velocity tracks how quickly reviews are posted. Steady, gradual accumulation is natural, while sudden spikes or bursts (20+ reviews in a single day) may indicate incentivized campaigns or coordinated activity.
Average Per Day
0.04
Natural pace
Max in One Day
5
Normal range
Steady Velocity Detected
Reviews posted at a consistent, natural pace over time — typical of organic customer feedback.
Rating Breakdown
This chart shows how customers rated The Hillman Group The Hillman Group 2196 1-3/4 In. External.... Products with authentic reviews typically show a bell curve with most ratings in the 3–4 star range. A heavily polarized distribution — many 5★ and 1★ with few middle ratings — can be worth investigating further.
Key Findings
Review dates show suspicious clustering patterns, which may indicate coordinated fake reviews.
Detected 2 cycles of alternating high/low rating clusters, which may indicate coordinated manipulation attempts.
Low author diversity detected - some reviewers may have written multiple reviews.
Warning Flags
suspicious-timing
alternating-rating-clusters
low-author-diversity
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This product scores 62/100 — above average among analyzed products.
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