Bought Some Wheel Hubs They Don't Look The Same
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04-04-2014 | 07:11 PM
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Bought Some Wheel Hubs They Don't Look The Same
So long story short my dad slid in to the curb blew the bearing. I knew 2 years ago they were both shot but didn't have the money to replace them know since one of them is now making noise.
Ill replace both of them, so I went on RockAuto and ordered 2 Timken hubs. The on on the top says the bearing is made in japan and i can wriggle the inner race up and down. I don't want it to fail after a year like most cheap hubs.
Should I contact RockAuto and have them replace it or what, I can just replace the side that's making the noise for now.
Ill replace both of them, so I went on RockAuto and ordered 2 Timken hubs. The on on the top says the bearing is made in japan and i can wriggle the inner race up and down. I don't want it to fail after a year like most cheap hubs.
Should I contact RockAuto and have them replace it or what, I can just replace the side that's making the noise for now.
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04-04-2014 | 07:34 PM
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04-04-2014 | 07:51 PM
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Be aware of some fit problems the new Hubs are made differently and the tolerances are tighter than stock I suggest a trial fit without any Nut or use your old nut just get it snug put the rotor on the new Hub and see if you have any rubbing I did the new Hubs are closer in tolerances so if your backing plate is bent even a little you can have rubbing between the rotor and backing plate.
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04-04-2014 | 10:19 PM
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Be aware of some fit problems the new Hubs are made differently and the tolerances are tighter than stock I suggest a trial fit without any Nut or use your old nut just get it snug put the rotor on the new Hub and see if you have any rubbing I did the new Hubs are closer in tolerances so if your backing plate is bent even a little you can have rubbing between the rotor and backing plate.
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04-06-2014 | 12:24 PM
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I replaced one hub on my 4x4 over a year ago and spent the EXTRA money just to get the Timken. NO ISSUES.
Brother worked in auto parts store for about 4 years. Said Timken made the bearing that the BIG trucks used round here (18 and 10 -wheelers).
I just replaced the hub on the other side a few days ago and hope I get the performance out of it that I do the Timken.
Brother worked in auto parts store for about 4 years. Said Timken made the bearing that the BIG trucks used round here (18 and 10 -wheelers).
I just replaced the hub on the other side a few days ago and hope I get the performance out of it that I do the Timken.