Dodge Hub Warning

[Mr Joe]

I replaced a hub a couple months ago. Something seemed wrong from day one. I just couldn't figure it out until I replaced it today. It is a cheap one from Advance Auto Parts. See if you can see the problem...

[Mr Joe]

The brake rotor seemed to be riding too deep to me. The tin shield was rubbing and driving me nuts. Here's a close-up of the problem....

[hieneken49]

the rubber seal is stickin too far out?

[Mr Joe]

Seems the bearing wasn't completely pressed in. I have marked it red where it sticks up too high... Check you new hubs before installing them is the lesson learned...

[The Boss]

looks like it was only fitting half way into the knuckle from the bearing/seal not fully seated

[scoot]

I ran one from advance it lasted like 300 miles lol

[Mr Joe]

The mounting was seated into the knuckle. With the bearing the way it is, it pulled the lugs too far in. It's hard to see, but the first pic shows it...

[Mr Joe]

Here's how it affected the rotor.... The red lined area is approx. 1/4" too close. If the bearing was pressed right, this area would have had the clearance...

[Archer]

Should have reminded me before you left. I have a few hubs laying around, 1 of them is brand new, all of them have lifetime warranties...


Autozone sells junk...

[edglock21]

Quote:On 2006-01-28 12:19, Archer wrote:

Should have reminded me before you left. I have a few hubs laying around, 1 of them is brand new, all of them have lifetime warranties...


Autozone sells junk...

I'm gonna be doing mine soon - any recommendations on good brands and/or where to get them?