ConMet
The ConMet Connection
A Quarterly Publication of Consolidated Metco Inc.
        Fall 2016
The Benefits of Replacing Hub Assemblies Versus Rebuilding Them
Ever since ConMet's PreSet hub assembly was introduced in 1995, truck OEM's have experienced the ease of its installation process. There's no need for assembly or bearing adjustment, the PreSet assembly just slides right onto the spindle.
 
Why shouldn't technicians in the aftermarket experience the same benefits?
 
In North America, roughly two million hubs either need to be serviced or replaced each year, and most of them are ConMet PreSet hub assemblies. This provides the opportunity to return these hubs to their original factory settings by purchasing and installing PreSet Aftermarket hub assemblies rather than rebuilding them.

Rebuilding or servicing these hubs comes with risks. Servicing a hub oftentimes requires rebuilding the hub by replacing bearing cups and cones, the wheel seal, and manually-adjusting the bearings. Improperly servicing a hub can create a variety of wheel end problems, which could include a wheel off situation, leading to the possibility of serious injury and up to hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines or damages.
Aftermarket PreSet hubs, with pre-adjusted bearings, are shipped assembled and ready for installation.
ConMet's video detailing the benefits of replacing rather than rebuilding hubs can be found at conmet.com/replace.

Given the risks of rebuilding hubs, what are the benefits of replacing them with ConMet's PreSet Aftermarket hubs?

  • Besides keeping the truck OEM genuine like it came from the factory, PreSet replacement hubs come with a three-year limited warranty.
  • PreSet hubs are available when you need them since they are stocked in distribution centers.
  • A technician can rebuild a hub in about three hours. On the other hand, that same technician can replace a hub in as little as one hour. This can free up service bays for other service opportunities.
  • Most importantly, replacing hubs gives you peace of mind knowing you did your best to provide protection against potential liability issues.
To see a video illustrating the benefits of replacing hubs with PreSet Aftermarket hubs, go to conmet.com/replace.
Additional service information is available at www.conmet.com
or by calling ConMet Customer Service at 800-547-9473
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