Rear Hub Suggestions Requested

[GJarrett]

2017 EcoBoost. I need a right rear hub and was wondering.... should I upgrade the hub from the OEM Ecoboost one (I track it HPDE a few days each year)? Are the GT (non-Magnaride) or GT350 hubs the same, or are they better/stronger? Or any suggestions for aftermarket, or Ford Performance, or just get the OEM Ecoboost replacement? Associated part numbers would be appreciated

Also, is this one of those jobs where if one went bad the other is probably not too far behind, or should I wait it out and just replace the bad one?

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[Cobra Jet]

All S550 wheel hubs are known for high failure rates. M6G members have had front and rear hubs replaced 2/3x under warranty. Some have failed with extremely low milage…

Look for the Timken replacements or if MOOG has replacements..

And yes, if you’re replacing a left side on same axle for example, replace the right side as well, that’s usually the best practice.

 

[NightmareMoon]

The older (2016/2017) hubs failed a lot. The newer revised parts seem to hold up longer.

Replace with OEM and you should be fine.

 

[Optimum Performance]

All the bearings are the same on all S550's except the GT500. What ever you do, do not buy Timken or Moog. Garbage. OEM, BCA, SKF all are basically Ford hubs in a different box.

 

[GTP]

IMO you can replace them on as-needed basis rather than in pairs.

Listen for a "propeller airplane" sound at around 30-40mph. My right rear hub went out first - the sound was distinctive and easily heard. Then I recognized the same sound from the left rear, only fainter. The removed hub felt perfectly smooth when rotated.

 

[GJarrett]

Thanks for the replies. I think I'll go with OEM and just get one for now.

 

[WildHorse]

What ever you do, do not buy Timken or Moog. Garbage.

How so ? Asking cause I never had any problems with any Timken product.

 

[Optimum Performance]

How so ? Asking cause I never had any problems with any Timken product.

Chinese sourced with porous flanges, that are have a thinner cross section, not heat treated to the same hardness, no external wiper seal, etc.

 

[GregO]

The genuine OEM replacement rear hub & bearing assemblies I purchased were made in China.

 

[Optimum Performance]

The genuine OEM replacement rear hub & bearing assemblies I purchased were made in China.

Negative, all Genuine Ford S550 hubs are US made. We have boxes of them. One of Fords OEM bearing suppliers (Mach1, 2024 S650) has 9 manufacturing facilities in the US.

 

[GregO]

Negative, all Genuine Ford S550 hubs are US made. We have boxes of them. One of Fords OEM bearing suppliers (Mach1, 2024 S650) has 9 manufacturing facilities in the US.

Is Motorcraft different than Genuine Ford ?

 

[Optimum Performance]

Again, if it's a legit Motorcraft part and not a fake one all made in US.

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