Review on 🚗 Enhance Vehicle Performance with Timken 515025 Axle Bearing and Hub Assembly by Chad Gue

I bought this to rebuild a 2003 F350 DRW. I have previously purchased a Motorcraft unit (HUB-11) for another party but offered this option to my client. This unit looks and comes in the same packaging as the Motorcraft unit except for the color of the box (the Motorcraft box was white and the Timken box was orange and black). The hub and bearing assembly comes with mounting studs (NO NUTS!) and a yellow O-ring, just like the Motorcraft assembly. The best feature is the price, which is well below the Motorcraft model (about $205 vs. $285). It's also about $175.00 less than what you would pay at the dealer ($380.00) (which gives me a 25% discount on parts). Before installation, DO NOT FORGET to lubricate the torrington needle bearing on which the short axle rotates. I have used a mixture of synthetic lubricants and oils for many years with great success. I also have my customers remove and lubricate the bearing assembly every 25,000 miles (or a year). I also usually service my customers' hub locks at the same time (before the start of the snow/winter season). A little preventative maintenance will save you a ton of money in the long run, since these bearing assemblies are $200 and the locking hubs are about $250 each. For $100 per truck per season, I am making these owners happy and making money clearing snow instead of standing on a lift waiting for repairs and losing money to angry customers. but there is a needle bearing in the middle. Collets are maintenance free, but CAN be disassembled, cleaned and lubricated.