Which rear wheel hubs?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by bobzchemist, Jan 19, 2018.

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  1. bobzchemist

    bobzchemist Active Member

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    I'm seeing widely different prices on Parts Geek and Rock Auto -

    WJB WA590373 Wheel Hub Assembly - Rear...........$53.99
    DURA-GO 29594006 Wheel Hub Assembly - Rear...$56.79
    Quality-Built Wheel Hub Assembly - Rear................$65.33
    Centric Wheel Hub Assembly - Rear ........................$92.33
    Beck Arnley Wheel Hub Assembly - Rear...............$121.33
    Moog Wheel Hub Assembly - Rear..........................$126.33
    Timken Wheel Hub Assembly - Rear.......................$170.33

    So - can anyone tell me if/why the Timkens are worth 3 times the WJB or Dura-Go hubs? To put it another way, money is tight - can anyone say what I'd be giving up if I buy the WJB's?
     
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    Do all of them come with the speed sensor pressed into place, or would you need to move the old one over?

    Toyota sells them with the sensor in place.

    -Chap
     
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    Are you changing it yourself?

    It makes a big difference if you are changing it yourself. If it didn't hold up you would have to pay twice.
    What is the warranty?
     
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    If you were doing the fronts I found the Dura-Gos to have fitment issues with the machining of the taper:(.

    Since the rear doesn’t have this problem, go for it;).

    Report back and let us know how it goes(y).
     
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    The timken for one looks to have the speed sensor:



    I can't the rest not having it.
     
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    The ones listed for the rear carry the integrated sensor;).

    What’s funny when we replaced the front hub assemblies on our 2010 my old man insisted I choose Moog ‘cause “it’s American made” and obviously superior quality:whistle:.

    When the Moog showed up, the box said “Made in China”:):ROFLMAO::LOL::p:cool:.

    Made my old man eat some crowe ;).

    After 10 k miles on the Dura Go and 2 k miles on the Moog, things are still quiet(y).
     
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