Best Wheel Bearing/Hub replacement? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Muskoka800 · 10-10-2023, 06:09 PM

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?

cueball89 · 10-10-2023, 09:16 PM

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.

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.

RToyo86 · 10-11-2023, 09:44 AM

My understanding is OEM is best.

Then SKF/Timken.

RedReplicant · 10-11-2023, 01:36 PM

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.

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.

Muskoka800 · 10-14-2023, 12:19 PM

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.

jamie0404 · 11-14-2024, 10:18 PM

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.

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EAGLE5 · 12-22-2024, 01:52 PM

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.

Ultramaroon · 12-22-2024, 07:36 PM

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

NoHaveMSG · 12-22-2024, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

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.

10-10-2023, 06:09 PM	#1
Muskoka800 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Drives: 2016 Scion FRS Release Series 2#439 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 791 Thanks: 4 Thanked 172 Times in 142 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	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? __________________ Edelbrock S/C with CSG 94 & 91 maps TRD Short Shifter, CTS-V/EvoX Brembos Ohlin’s R&T Dampers, Hotchkis F/R Bars, Blox LCA & Toe Arms 235F/245R Conti ECS on TRD/Enkei wheels (street), 245/40 sq. ECF on 17x8 720Form GTF2 wheels (track)

10-11-2023, 01:36 PM	#4
RedReplicant Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: None Location: Arizona Posts: 960 Thanks: 1,534 Thanked 1,326 Times in 557 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s)	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. 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. __________________ 2015 Subaru BRZ - K24 Swap - NASA TT5 2005 Lotus Elise - K24 Swap - NASA TT3

10-14-2023, 12:19 PM	#5
Muskoka800 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Drives: 2016 Scion FRS Release Series 2#439 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 791 Thanks: 4 Thanked 172 Times in 142 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	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. __________________ Edelbrock S/C with CSG 94 & 91 maps TRD Short Shifter, CTS-V/EvoX Brembos Ohlin’s R&T Dampers, Hotchkis F/R Bars, Blox LCA & Toe Arms 235F/245R Conti ECS on TRD/Enkei wheels (street), 245/40 sq. ECF on 17x8 720Form GTF2 wheels (track)

12-22-2024, 07:36 PM	#8
Ultramaroon not playing cards Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 32,392 Thanks: 53,053 Thanked 37,228 Times in 19,308 Posts Mentioned: 1118 Post(s)	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 __________________ service manuals

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cueball89 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Drives: 15 Impreza Location: NY Posts: 168 Thanks: 66 Thanked 78 Times in 52 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	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. 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.

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RToyo86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Drives: 17 Asphalt 86 Location: Ottawa Posts: 2,400 Thanks: 1,890 Thanked 2,642 Times in 1,292 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s)	My understanding is OEM is best. Then SKF/Timken.

11-14-2024, 10:18 PM	#6
jamie0404 Banned Join Date: Sep 2022 Drives: Toyota Location: United States Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	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. Incredibox Colorbox Mustard

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