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Strongest wheel bearing / hub? Heavy duty or race upgrades?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by bren5279, Nov 5, 2018.

  1. Nov 5, 2018 at 9:09 AM
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    bren5279

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    Hey guys,
    Does anyone know of any upgrade options for front wheel bearings/hub assemblies?? Anything out there for heavy duty or off-road race upgrades?
     
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  2. Nov 5, 2018 at 9:14 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    I feel like @05Taco4x4 would be the best source for possible upgrade. If anyone knows it it'll be him
     
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  3. Nov 5, 2018 at 12:24 PM
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    OE is Koyo, which I use, but I’d be open to use another reputable brand of your choice.
     
  4. Nov 5, 2018 at 12:29 PM
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    Is there nothing stronger : ( ? I was thinking in my head more of like a hub from a tundra or some kind of race/offroad setup
     
  5. Nov 5, 2018 at 3:26 PM
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    oh, I think you're talking about scraping the steering knuckle altogether and going with another setup
     
  6. Nov 6, 2018 at 9:38 AM
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  7. Nov 6, 2018 at 12:29 PM
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    Yup, they didn't have anything, and their race hubs were 2wd fronts. Sounds like the only upgrade option is custom.
     
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