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Old 09-12-14, 04:12 PM
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Default Need to replace hub

So i got my alignment done and the mechanic said that my left front hub needs to be replaced, I want to buy an OEM hub and replace it, but I did some reading and people say that Moog and Timken are also really good brands to go with, should I just stick with OEM since it's only around $50 more than then the ones listed above?
Old 09-13-14, 02:29 PM
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I hope you trust the mechanic. I would get another opinion or look at it yourself. What was wrong with the hub that the mechanic says it needs to be replaced. I would go oem for the peace of mind if need be,
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Stick with the OEM. Peace of mind. . . . .
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I do trust the mechanic I have gotten my alignement done with him for as long as I can remember.
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What makes him think you need a new hub though? What could he have possibly done doing the alignment procedure would make him think you have a bad hub? I find it odd is all.

But to answer your question about the brands, I'd trust OEM, Moog, or Timken. So just pick one.
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a bad hub bearing causes that side to have camber issues. actually quite common.

i would use timken .
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