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E30-325
07-18-2009, 03:40 PM
anybody have good/bad experiences with bavauto? how about ebay?
markseven
07-18-2009, 05:35 PM
rmeuropean has the for $44, and oembimmerparts.com, a site sponsor, has the bearing/hub assembly for $96.
E30-325
07-18-2009, 05:43 PM
rmeuropean has the for $44, and oembimmerparts.com, a site sponsor, has the bearing/hub assembly for $96.

Nice! :thumbup:
E30-325
07-18-2009, 07:41 PM
Do i really have to change out the whole hub? or just the wheel bearing? i'd be cool if i could just do the bearing but is it more work?
Ethrty
07-19-2009, 12:14 AM
Do i really have to change out the whole hub? or just the wheel bearing? i'd be cool if i could just do the bearing but is it more work?

i havent done the fronts before, but if it is the same as the rears then it depends on how stuck to the hub the bearing is. i was very very close to buying a new hub for the back but dad got it off for me :)
e30:)
07-19-2009, 07:37 AM
the front is a hub assembly, its one hole unit. if you have the right tool its not hard at all... the back on the other hand can be a huge pain in the ass if you dont have a big enough hammer and some pb plaster.
E30-325
07-19-2009, 04:38 PM
my rears are fine so im not gonna touch them. fronts here we come
Wizard
07-20-2009, 05:01 AM
rmeuropean has the for $44, and oembimmerparts.com, a site sponsor, has the bearing/hub assembly for $96.

I don't see the front assembly for $44....Care to post up a link?
monty23psk
07-20-2009, 06:46 AM
with my parts company I can get the front hubs.

SKF brand $103 ea
Meyle brand $81 ea
plus shipping

PM if interested.
E30-325
07-20-2009, 12:01 PM
I don't see the front assembly for $44....Care to post up a link?

they have only the bearing for $44 not the bearing with the hub.
markseven
07-20-2009, 12:18 PM
I don't see the front assembly for $44....Care to post up a link?

rmeuropean has the bearing only for $44 - I should have been more clear.
E30-325
07-20-2009, 12:50 PM
So i got the old hub off today and this is what i find:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll42/erik0547/0720091636a.jpg

And another question: is this ring suppose to come off or does it stay there?

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll42/erik0547/0720091636.jpg

Good stuff
Mr.///Matt
07-20-2009, 02:17 PM
hammer it out, youll be fine.
E30-325
07-20-2009, 02:27 PM
hammer it out, youll be fine.

Will do! :thumbup: