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Are front and rear wheel Hubs interchangeable?
Posted: January 2nd, 2012, 7:00 pm
by MrMazda92
I'm in need of a rear, and am curious as to why RockAuto only lists fronts for sale. If they're identical, they should say so to avoid confusion.
Thanks!
Re: Are front and rear wheel Hubs interchangeable?
Posted: January 2nd, 2012, 9:42 pm
by Ryan
Which part exactly do you need?
I'm pretty sure they're NOT the same, not at all. They probably don't use the same wheel bearing.
Re: Are front and rear wheel Hubs interchangeable?
Posted: January 2nd, 2012, 10:02 pm
by mikeinaus
rears come pre-assembled with the wheel bearings. they are different as far as i know. maybe try looking for rear wheel bearings?
Re: Are front and rear wheel Hubs interchangeable?
Posted: January 3rd, 2012, 12:51 am
by MrMazda92
Mike is correct... Thank you for the heads up!
Rock Auto definitely doesn't take the cake on that price though.
$200+ is a bit rich for my blood. Any brands you all like or dislike for the bearing/hub assembly?
Re: Are front and rear wheel Hubs interchangeable?
Posted: January 3rd, 2012, 9:16 am
by Ryan
I prefer smooth spinning junk yard rear hubs.
Re: Are front and rear wheel Hubs interchangeable?
Posted: January 3rd, 2012, 9:47 am
by wytbishop
In the rockauto parts catalogue I always go 1993->MX-3->1.8L then under "Brake/Wheel Hub" if you open the "Axel Bearing and Hub Assembly" sub section you get the rears. If you open the "Hub" sub section you get the fronts.
Re: Are front and rear wheel Hubs interchangeable?
Posted: January 3rd, 2012, 12:02 pm
by Daninski
For my fronts I bought bearings from the Dealership for $60 and had my local garage press them in for like $30.
Re: Are front and rear wheel Hubs interchangeable?
Posted: January 4th, 2012, 1:10 am
by MrMazda92
I may make a JY trip tomorrow, if the weather is half as nice as it was today. January 3rd and I was driving with the windows down... I love this city.
