c5-c6 weel hub ats spindle - Lateral-g Forums

sun6fish · #1 02-28-2009, 08:43 AM

I want to put the ats spindles on my firebird. And was looking into the hubs. It seems that the SKF Wheel hub. for the c5/c6 vette is the one to use. now were can i get these at a good price?

http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/123

This is the part but the price is a killer. Does anyone know a better place to get this?

awr68 · #2 02-28-2009, 03:27 PM

The link isn't working.
I too need to buy some new C5 hubs for ATS spindles...looking for a fair price.

**Steve1968LS2** · #3 02-28-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sun6fish

I want to put the ats spindles on my firebird. And was looking into the hubs. It seems that the SKF Wheel hub. for the c5/c6 vette is the one to use. now were can i get these at a good price?

http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/123

This is the part but the price is a killer. Does anyone know a better place to get this?

I will have some stock ones for sale soon.. good shape. (I'm buying the Pfadt ones in your link)

Oh, and good parts are expensive.. especially 'Vette parts.

**Steve1968LS2** · #4 02-28-2009, 06:35 PM

fixed your link

chicane · #5 02-28-2009, 07:01 PM

The SKF units are OEM for the ZR1... and since they havent been on the market too long... I wouldnt expect to see better pricing for a while. Afterall... you are looking at purchasing a 'NEW' Corvette component. The only way to get them cheaper is to purchase them by the palet. We found this out when Tyler made the initial purchase order from Delphi... and even then the price break wasnt all that good until you purchased like 10+ palets.

The price at Pfadt and Vensteel... isnt all that bad. If you want some comic relief... go to the dealer and ask what they want for the bearing cartridge... you'll gladly pay the $380 that it's being offered at after that.

chevyIIpost · #6 03-01-2009, 07:06 AM

I purchased a set of C6 BCA bearings from my local parts house for $365.00 for a pair. The part number was 513139. If you google that number you will get a bunch of hits to sort through. They came complete with studs and speed sensors. Speaking of studs, I want to change the stock metric ones to 1/2" anyone done this and can share the details?

sun6fish · #7 03-01-2009, 07:19 AM

sounds like that if i want that part, that is the price. I can find the timken hubs for 185$ all over the place. growing up i was always told that they made the good stuff. has anyone used these?

chicane · #8 03-01-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyIIpost

Speaking of studs, I want to change the stock metric ones to 1/2" anyone done this and can share the details?

Yup... and it all depends on the knurl daimeter that you use.

Option one:

The standard ARP 1/2x20x3" that are used are a 0.6250" knurl... but there is no drill on the planet that you can easily use that will make the right interfearance fit... that they require. So... they will have to be machined.

Or find another knurl that will require less attention.

Option two:

You can use the 1/2x20x3" screw in studs. This will require a 29/64ths drill... but it is also more difficult... as there isnt very much room to get the actual stud pass the three bolt flange to screw the stud into the flange.

And an FYI...

The BCA bearing should only be used for a cruiser... as, it is the most affordable... it is also, the lowest quality of the bearings available. Be very wary and careful of components just because they are cheap. This is a component that you SHOULD NOT skimp out on. It can be the difference in you just replacing a wheel bearing... or... replacing a car from failure of a single component that was used beyond it useful limitations.

**Steve1968LS2** · #9 03-01-2009, 08:32 PM

By the way.. instead of changing my front studs to 1/2 inch I changed my rear studs to 12mm.

I was easier since they are screw in. I had to special order them since nobody carried 12mm x 60mm (to be a bit longer).

I have extras since I had to buy 100 of them. lol

98ssnova · #10 03-01-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

By the way.. instead of changing my front studs to 1/2 inch I changed my rear studs to 12mm.

I was easier since they are screw in. I had to special order them since nobody carried 12mm x 60mm (to be a bit longer).

I have extras since I had to buy 100 of them. lol

A 100 thats a heck of a deal. Well at least you have spares.