Need some help opinions on which wheel bearings to get for my 5lug swapped 4th gen-- - Honda Prelude Forum

ludestarbai · 04-08-2009, 04:14 PM

So as many of you know, I have a 5 lug swap on my 4th gen.

One of the problems with this swap is that the 5th gen knuckle is either skinnier or some how fits closer onto the axle spline of the 4th gen axle.

So to fix this what people usually do is create a few washers that can fit over the hub before the axle nut, this helps to draw the knuckle into the spline and allows the axle nut to sit snugly onto the hub/wheel bearing.

SO all that being said, I'm going to be doing the energy suspension upgrades soon and I'll have to get a press etc... So while all this **** it out I want to do a new set of wheel bearings.

What I want to know, is should I attempt to use 4th gen wheel bearings on a 5th gen knuckle? If i do, would that potentially eliminate the need for the ghetto rig setup of using washers under the axle nut?

Can anyone think of the benefits or potential downsides to doing this?

Any opinions gladly appreciated.

jsmooney · 04-08-2009, 04:45 PM

use 5th gen bearings!

if I assume correctly, the bearing assembly has the 5 lugs on it

ludestarbai · 04-08-2009, 04:57 PM

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if I assume correctly, the bearing assembly has the 5 lugs on it

the rear bearings have the lugs on it, the front bearings do not. (i dont think, someone can confirm if they can)

ludestarbai · 04-08-2009, 05:15 PM

excuse the ignorance of this question, but where would you guys suggest buying bearings from? HubBearing.com - The Hub Bearing & Wheel Bearing #1 Provider. sells TIMKEN bearings? Are they a good brand? Any thing to be weary of?

Can anyone recommend any good brands or places to purchase from?

MLBZ521 · 04-08-2009, 05:38 PM

The Wheel Bearing and Hub are two different parts..

Honestly, OP, I have no idea.. I've been wondering the same thing.. If there is a difference between 4th & 5thGen Wheel Bearings.. And if there is, what are the differences?

I know the part numbers are different through Honda between 4thGens and 5thGens.

MLBZ521 · 04-08-2009, 05:42 PM

I have no idea about the site you listed, nor the brands..

Personally, I think Honda OEM is a good choice.. It's slightly more expensive than the site you found, but... At least you can have confidence in OEM material..

ludestarbai · 04-08-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MLBZ521

The Wheel Bearing and Hub are two different parts..

Honestly, OP, I have no idea.. I've been wondering the same thing.. If there is a difference between 4th & 5thGen Wheel Bearings.. And if there is, what are the differences?

I know the part numbers are different through Honda between 4thGens and 5thGens.

for the front your correct they are seperate parts. on the rear though the hub/bearing is one part to buy.

at least the best i can tell from the pics it is.

MLBZ521 · 04-08-2009, 06:19 PM

^^That's what I thought, but..

http://mlbz521.scorchgaming.com/Manu...ed%20Index.JPG

Looking at this Diagram the Spindle and Hub are separate.. And that confused me.. :\

starbai · 04-08-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MLBZ521

^^That's what I thought, but..

http://mlbz521.scorchgaming.com/Manu...ed%20Index.JPG

Looking at this Diagram the Spindle and Hub are separate.. And that confused me.. :\

ahh i see, i guess my terminology is off. but what is pictured here in the diagram as the rear wheel hub unit, is what the pictures of all the rear wheel bearing looks like.