Max Capacity Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Revisiting which front hubs work. Years ago Moog would not work on the front of our cars. Other much cheaper Hubs seemed to have issues. Doing a recent search I find the price of quality front hubs seem to increased to the $150+ range. Moogs were $201. OEM $230. Has anyone had good luck with the cheaper models ? https://www.google.com/search?q=front+wheel+bearing+2005+subaru+legacy&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj8kqW1k8rpAhXymHIEHTGsBSEQ_AUoAXoECA0QAw&biw=1280&bih=881 Timken, SKF, NTN have been proven to work well. another search, notice lower on the page lot's of links. https://www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts/WC/18220-01295892.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ff&utm_content=YN&utm_campaign=PartsGeek+Google+Base&utm_term=2005-2014+Subaru+Legacy+Wheel+Hub+Assembly+NTN+Front+05-14+Subaru+Wheel+Hub+Assembly+13+10&utm_source=google&utm_medium=ff&utm_campaign=PartsGeek+Google+Basecid=6774379819&aid=79287199093&keyword=306519374541%3A%3Apla-306519374541&kid=306519374541&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI__ng5ZjK6QIVhIXICh3ktAP0EAQYAyABEgLgu_D_BwE 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.lee89 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 I installed the Moog Asia Spec 5 years ago and no issues yet. The reg moogs were crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylew Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 I went timken front. Shame Fronts are expensive now. I find it easier to spend more on the fronts because they last longer than the rear Wagon is LIFE! - 265,000 miles and climbing Unofficial Build (Restoration) Thread Steering Rack Rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF1GG29 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 I was just about to buy an SKF front from Rockauto about a week ago. I remember it was $130. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SpecB_DE Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 I put a Timken on the RF a couple months ago and it's fine. $88 on Rockauto right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 I will only buy SKF, NSK or BCA (NTN front/NSK rear) bearings from now on out for the legacy. The last set of Timken bearings I changed didn't last too long and the quality of the housing had decreased. This was rear bearings, however. BCA WE60548 is the part number for the front. BCA WE60998 is the part number for rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 I only do OEM for wheel bearings. For the amount of work involved to change it I don't want to take any risks. 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 248K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 258K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 I put a Timken on the RF a couple months ago and it's fine. $88 on Rockauto right now. Funny the total cost from Rockauto or Amazon is the same, $102.07 with shipping and tax. Yet Rockauto has a$7.00 lower cost for the hub. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airgasm Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 NTNs for $140 on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/200942016207?fbclid=IwAR08ax-QzlgqQZh15r67JM2-e91rR2SjkbqkRTrr0eZeRH-jFCJmVVx3zh8 Going 1 year strong with no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artizan Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Is Detroit Axle no longer recommended? What about TRQ, any experience with those? My head is spinning trying to decide which brand to go with for my front bearing. OEM price is insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) Agree about the cost of these. They are used across a large range of years. You would think on a volume bases the cost should be less. When I replaced the RF years ago, I think it was $120. I thought the Detroit Axle ones were suspect at best. Not really what you wanted like a lot of the cheaper ones. If you use anti-seize on all the threads, they should come apart fairly easy next time. Edited June 2, 2020 by Max Capacity 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF1GG29 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 The nature of wheel bearing life means that it's always going to be a crapshoot, at some level. If you go with some trusted brands, you should generally be fine. Obviously go OEM if you don't mind paying the money, but given that the OEM bearings aren't exactly taking anyone to 200k miles, there might not be a reason to pay a premium for them. NTN is the OE supplier for a lot of bearings on the car, so if you can find those, go for it. Timken, SKF, NSK should all be fine. If given a choice for 'premium' bearings, go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 +1 for timken. never experienced on go bad on me yet. Ive dont over a dozen on various subarus, and even one on my mx-5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec.B Dream Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 I installed Detroit Axle all around a couple years ago without issue (well, except for having to get a shop to press out the fronts as they were rust-welded together). They're cheap enough that I wouldn't mind ordering and doing the job again if they prematurely fail. Actually, planning to replace them every 5 years instead of every 10 might save me the hassle of having to press out the fronts from that buildup over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SpecB_DE Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 I'm sure it's in written in a walkthrough on here somewhere but torquing the axle nut is a critical step most don't do. Some run them on with a gun until their tight which can lead to premature failure. The manufacturers make you preload the bearing which is done when torquing down the axle nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 I'm sure it's in written in a walkthrough on here somewhere but torquing the axle nut is a critical step most don't do. Some run them on with a gun until their tight which can lead to premature failure. The manufacturers make you preload the bearing which is done when torquing down the axle nut. Too answer the next question, 162Ftlbs. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artizan Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Went with Timken, we'll see how it goes. Thanks for the torque specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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