EvilRufusKay Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 I am getting ready to purchase a set from zbarn (if they return my email) and from reading through old posts it seems that the cost of new bearings and seals is high. To the question...MML has billet hubs that come with bearings and seals, so at $415 does anyone think that the extra cost is worth it? I figure I can get OEM hubs bearings and seals for about $200 - $250. Am I in the ballpark or way off? Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 I know alot of people replace bearings but if the races are not grooved why replace them? If you are replacing the bearings I wouldn't go oem. 100% mark up isn't worth it. Autozone, Checker, ect. for bearings and seals or I would get the MM hubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 JUst be careful the bearings you get... There are GOOD quality bearings and CRAP bearings... And Jamie T. has Aluminum hubs ready to ship right now with bearings and races installed AND with nice race studs for $425! I have a set of Jamie's and Ross' at my shop right now... The difference is Jamie's setup allows for an "Over Hub" brake rotor setup (New OEM design) and his center cap bolts on with three small machine screws instead of threading on... I found that getting the grease cap off Ross' hub was almost impossible to remove without damage to the finish once it is on. Ross' design is just like the OEM 300ZX hub and bolts the rotor on from behind, which means it pushes the wheels out 3/4 inch further, and can cause (As did with Jim M.s car) fitment/ interferance issues with the fender to front wheels if you have a custom wheel application... Both hubs are nice pieces, and I'm not dinging one over the other, just giving my comparison, after installing and working with each. I'll Also be selling my 300ZX front hubs I just got from Zbarn once I swap my hubs over to the Rivercity Speed Hubs. They have Moroso Studs and new bearings and races installed. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilRufusKay Posted March 6, 2005 Author Share Posted March 6, 2005 Mike, You have a PM. Rufus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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