Hey all, i have a new to me 2001 4x4 sport. When I got my alignment done a couple weeks ago my buddy that runs the alignment shop mentioned to me that one of my wheel hubs was starting to grind and had a little play in it. He suggested replacement sooner than later. Since I can do the job at home i wanted to ask if any one had any suggestions of brands to go with or stay away from. I do the occasional wheeling and dirt trails but usually only drive it on the weekends around town. Planning on ordering the parts this week and getting them swapped out next weekend.
thanks.

 

I replaced the hubs in my 1998 JX with Timken 513084. I bought them from Amazon in 2023.

Timken is an old USA bearing company. However I pretty sure the hubs are made in China. They appear to be well made, dimensionally accurate and fully functional.

I have had them in for about 15K miles.

Be prepared for the axle nut to be VERY difficult to remove!

 

I used Timken hubs and bearings as well when I replaced mine on my '98 a few years ago. I believe they were made in Korea, though that may have shifted to China more recently.