Quality wheel hub brand?

[Twisted1]

So RA has hubs, bearings (that are sold separately), and wheel/hub combos for my 2000 Camry. The wheel/hub selection has the better brands, but the bearings in those kits look different than just the bearings that are for sale separately in the same brand. I’m leaning towards the Timken bearing because the pic shows it to be a F.A.G. part but that leaves me with mediocre brand wheel hubs… Any recommendations?

Note: before anyone recommends it, Toyota discontinued the wheel hub long ago and the OEM bearing that is available at a higher amount is just an NSK which is avail at RA as well for way less. As always, thanks guys.

 

[michaelluscher]

BCA/NTN has been decent to me

 

[cptbarkey]

Well, we kinda know your going to buy and report back anyway so follow your heart (the rock auto hearts) and let us know the results.

 

[Twisted1]

BCA/NTN has been decent to me

I’ve been looking at BCA too

 

[nwjones18]

I put a WJB hub in my dad's Lesabre several years ago an its still doing fine.

 

[Twisted1]

I put a WJB hub in my dad's Lesabre several years ago an its still doing fine.

The only that concerns me is the price point but @GMBoy loves WJB hubs which instills some confidence in purchasing lol

 

[IndyIan]

BCA/NTN is supposed to be the best aftermarket bearings for Subaru's and NTN is the OEM supplier. But a camry forum is probably the best bet for good info.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

BCA is the best brand to get from what Rock Auto offers.

 

[Twisted1]

BCA/NTN is supposed to be the best aftermarket bearings for Subaru's and NTN is the OEM supplier. But a camry forum is probably the best bet for good info.

I’ve learned on here about the brands so you’re right. I’ve learned a few things over at the Toyota forums too.

 

[Kalle.J]

SKF

 

[Twisted1]

BCA is the best brand to get from what Rock Auto offers.

slacktide is it just me or does the BCA wheel hub bearing combo have a different bearing than the standalone BCA bearing at RA?

 

[ls1mike]

I currently have a replacement SKF in the 2005 Buick. So far so good. I put an AC/Delco one in first and if failed.

 

[Twisted1]

I currently have a replacement SKF in the 2005 Buick. So far so good. I put an AC/Delco one in first and if failed.

Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Wingo]

I currently have a replacement SKF in the 2005 Buick. So far so good. I put an AC/Delco one in first and if failed.

Ditto. Had a 2005 equinox that chewed through hubs. OE ones they replaced under warranty kept failing. When it was out of warranty and needed them I replaced both with dirt cheap Detroit Axle units. They lasted longer than the OE and are still in there.

 

[ls1mike]

Ditto. Had a 2005 equinox that chewed through hubs. OE ones they replaced under warranty kept failing. When it was out of warranty and needed them I replaced both with dirt cheap Detroit Axle units. They lasted longer than the OE and are still in there.

I have just found wheel bearings are hit and miss anymore from anyone! I still have a 75 ton press, but don't really have any need for it so I moved it out to the barn.

 

[Trav]

Most of these cars people are talking about use sealed hub units not separate bearing and hub. SKF is the best one on RA. They are talking this style.

 

[ls1mike]

Most of these cars people are talking about use sealed hub units not separate bearing and hub. SKF is the best one on RA.

Right. Trav, to be honest I can't remember the last car I had that didn't a sealed hub unit. I have to say it was my 89 GMC 1 ton.

 

[Trav]

I know VW up to about 2008 used them and some Toyota. This is a hub for an 08 VW, wheel bearing is separate.

 

[Twisted1]

Most of these cars people are talking about use sealed hub units not separate bearing and hub. SKF is the best one on RA. They are talking this style.

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Should I buy the SKF with the wheel bearing/hub combo or the SKF bearing itself and another brand hub?

 

[cptbarkey]

Should I buy the SKF with the wheel bearing/hub combo or the SKF bearing itself and another brand hub?

You havent mentioned why you are purchasing a wheel bearing or hub. Why are you shopping for one?