Front hub vs. Rear hub ?

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Nov 17, 2009 | 05:42 PM

SJPD

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Front hub vs. Rear hub ?

why are the rears cheaper?
less metal ?

I do know the rears fit the front

I'm replacing a front with a rear and saving 10 bucks

Nov 17, 2009 | 09:22 PM

dgrant3830

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HUH??? And what are you going to do with the parking brakes?

Nov 17, 2009 | 10:02 PM

SJPD

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hub , bearing assy.
not rotor

Nov 17, 2009 | 10:16 PM

dgrant3830

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My DUH..sorry

Nov 18, 2009 | 12:34 PM

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FYI: On page 3-66 of my 2002 service manual it warns that rear wheel bearing assemblies should not be used on the front. It says:

The Rear Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor requires the support of the drive axle and the drive axle nut clamped joint to properly carry the vehicle loads. Mounting the Rear Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor in the front steering knuckle can cause bearing failure and possible damage to the vehicle.

The above being said, I know the new SKF race bearings can be mounted on the front or rear, however, they have been designed to do so.

Nov 18, 2009 | 06:02 PM

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well that is interesting
with all the good aftermarket bearings , it doesn't matter
Sounds like it does with OEM , RATS

good thing I didn't order it yet......

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