Replacing front wheel hub on solid axle

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Feb 6, 2021 | 12:37 PM

Timbodiesel

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Replacing front wheel hub on solid axle

Replacing front wheel hub assy..was wondering if timmken hubs are worth it or not..i usually use oem products..but are 100$$ more..any input out there would be appreciated 03 f350 lariat 4x4 fx4

Feb 6, 2021 | 02:57 PM

jtradford

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I have timkins on my 05 with no complaints, but I only have about 10k miles on them. I think I've read somewhere that timken was an OE supplier of them at one point, but I can't verify that.

Feb 6, 2021 | 04:12 PM

6point0

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I bought the timkin that TMT suggested.

Feb 6, 2021 | 08:19 PM

LindenBruce

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How are the MevoTech units? B.

https://www.mevotech.com/part/TXF515081

Feb 6, 2021 | 08:30 PM

TooManyToys.

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I'll pass.

Feb 6, 2021 | 08:37 PM

LindenBruce

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Actually I was thinking of this one. B.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...432134&jsn=524

Feb 6, 2021 | 08:57 PM

TooManyToys.

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The heavy-duty version for the '06 .... Go for it if you want to.

They don't have an HD version on the earlier SDs. I'm surprised how much more the 2005+ hubs are. In my other LS world, that brand doesn't hold up well at all.

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Feb 7, 2021 | 07:53 AM

tfunk88

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Every front hub and rear wheel bearing (OE Design, not the cheaper service design) I’ve bought from the Ford dealer has been a Timken

Feb 20, 2021 | 12:31 AM

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bthr22

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I went the cheap route with my 05 hubs. A year later they were bad and being replaced with timkens. Been good since. There’s probably other brands that are good too, but I prefer the peace of mind.