Best Wheel Bearing/Hub replacement?
 

NTN/OEM, MOOG or other? I do like MOOG replacement parts.
I’m considering new rear wheel bearing hubs as a winter project.
I unsuccessfully tried removing the original hubs a couple years back in order to install longer stronger wheel studs. A slide hammer wasn’t available then.
Anyway, after a few summers of lapping those original bearings and studs they could likely use a re-fresh. So, damaging the originals during removal is now not an issue.
Any thoughts which brand is superior?

I've been using SKF wheel bearings and hubs for my Impreza. Warranty is the longest of any bearing and hub I was able to find.:iono: One rear bearing was making some noise after a few thousand miles, no issues or hassle on replacement through Rockauto. Hopefully just a one off, everything has been quiet since.


I removed the rear knuckle and pressed the hub out once. PITA trying to get the angle right to press the hub out. https://www.amazon.com/removal-tool-...98&sr=8-5&th=1 Bought this thing and it's freaking great. Washers are super cheap and bend but the hub still comes out. Make sure to support the suspension with a jack or something solid to prevent from over extending the strut. If you don't support the suspension you will kill the strut.

My understanding is OEM is best.

Then SKF/Timken.

I can't remember if I've posted about it here, but I initially bought a spare Centric and a spare Timkin. I found the Centrics have a different hub style that aligns with everything I dislike when I look at hubs from other cars that commonly break hubs (Miata, S2000, etc). I will say that the Centric can have studs easily installed/removed without hitting it a bit with a grinder.

https://i.imgur.com/ja9WjGm.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/FCkRgS3.jpg

I tried the Centric and it only lasted a few events before I put the Timken in its place. I ended up finding a deal on two new OEM fronts that I have as my spares for now.

Long story short, Timken or OEM.

Thanks all for your input and keep it coming!
As suspected the big name bearing companies are getting the nod. Rock Auto have a good selection and I will also scour Canada for competitive pricing when the time comes.

Both brands are durable, but with your track and performance setup, MOOG could offer a slight edge if you want an aftermarket solution with extra durability. However, NTN might be a better fit if you're after OEM consistency.

It's not like OEM is especially durable. Are people having issues with the cheap stuff of ebay? These prices for name brands are ridiculous when you can get a pair of cheap hubs for just over 100 bucks for the fronts and less for the rears.

Anyone know the dimensions of the original bearings? I don't have one to examine?

https://www.skf.com/id/products/roll...s-and-variants

I have a bad one laying around.