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    Recomendation for Rear Wheel Bearing Hub

    I replaced a leaking hub about 3 years ago. The one I removed was the origial since new. so was 19 years old.

    The replacement that has lasted 3 years is leaking worse that the 19 year old one.

    I purchased it from Landrover Direct in the UK. They had a few options and I did not go for the cheapest as they have their own workshop.

    In all the options for different brands, some have "workshop approved". They state that this means that they use the part and have had good results.

    This, along with a lot of other after market parts was obviously crap.

    Can anyone recommend where I can get a decent one?

    As a side note, the other side is still good and it is now 22 years old.
    Dave.

    I was asked " Is it ignorance or apathy?" I replied "I don't know and I don't care."


    1983 RR gone (wish I kept it)
    1996 TDI ES.
    2003 TD5 HSE
    1987 Isuzu County

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    I get the impression that almost all aftermarket Disco2 hubs aren't particularly good and not a patch on the OE part.

    I'd be looking for Land Rover, OEM or Timken.

    You have to be especially careful with OEM, as it may mean onl a part of it is OEM, probably just the Wabco ABS sensor and not the bearing which is the most critical part. I've already come across this. I'm pretty certain, in reality, that you wont find a Land Rover hub and the next best option will probably be Timken bearing with Wabco ABS sensor. (Timken/Wabco part number F-HA590500 R-HA590501) I understand the only difference between front and rear Timken hubs is the ABS sensor lead length, with the fronts being long leads and rears short, both have the o-ring seal groove on them unlike the factory hubs.
    Cheers
    Slunnie


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    Thanks Simon. Do you know if any shops in Australia sell them?

    A quick search and I can only find one in the USA. Will cost about $700 landed

    If I knew that it would last 20 years I would begrudging pay this.

    The Joys of owning a Landrover
    Dave.

    I was asked " Is it ignorance or apathy?" I replied "I don't know and I don't care."


    1983 RR gone (wish I kept it)
    1996 TDI ES.
    2003 TD5 HSE
    1987 Isuzu County

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