Hello from Australia!

[Oz Actionjaxxon]

Hi everyone,

just checked this site out and have become a member! Was originally looking for info on doing my front wheel hubs/bearings in my 1998 explorer and found some great info. Any suggestions as to where to purchase these hubs from as over here they are$1100 a set!
Cheers,
Oz Actionjaxxon

 

[CDW6212R]

Welcome friend, and do you have a 4WD/AWD, or a 2WD? The 2WD uses traditional rotors with bearings inside of them, on spindle.

The 4WD/AWD hubs are the same for all 95-01 Explorers, they cost me just over $200 each from Ford. I have bought three of them since I got my 98 Mountaineer, the last two were preventative maintenance. Regards,

 

[Oz Actionjaxxon]

Hi,
i have a 4x4 explorer. I saw these hubs on e- bay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270109810141 which seem pretty cheap, wot do you think?

 

[CDW6212R]

I have seen and heard about some aftermarket hubs like those. Some people have had no trouble from them, but others have been dissappointed after they failed within a year later. I have seen an OEM hub on eBay before, but not when I was needing mine. I would suggest buying a Ford hub for a little over $200, they are the most reliable. Night,

 

[IZwack]

Hi,
i have a 4x4 explorer. I saw these hubs on e- bay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270109810141 which seem pretty cheap, wot do you think?

I say go for it. Or while you're at it, buy two so you can have a backup -- and you might save some money in the long run if the shipper combines shipping for the two hubs.