Are non-ABS front hubs/bearings interchangeable, or are they left/right specific?

jamesbeat · Oct 14, 2024

I need to replace my front passenger side wheel bearing (non-ABS). While I was shopping around, I found a really good deal on a driver's side ABS hub/bearing assembly.

While I was looking at the various listings, I noticed that the non-ABS versions appear to fit either side, whereas the ABS versions are specific to passenger's or driver's side.

Can I buy the driver's side hub/bearing assembly, clip the sensor wires off, and install it on the passenger side?

u2slow · Oct 14, 2024

Non-abs are the same, left vs right.

jamesbeat · Oct 14, 2024

Thanks. And is it ok to use an ABS bearing on an non-ABS Jeep if I just clip the wire off, or are there other differences that make them incompatible?

u2slow · Oct 14, 2024

jamesbeat said:
Thanks. And is it ok to use an ABS bearing on an non-ABS Jeep if I just clip the wire off, or are there other differences that make them incompatible?

I have never tried it, but I would certainly give it shot if that's the pieces I had.

jamesbeat · Oct 14, 2024

Someone asked about using the ABS hubs on a non-ABS Jeep, and the consensus seemed to be that it was fine.

Front hub with ABS on non-ABS Libby

I ordered new hubs as my right front is worn, so plan to replace both of them. Found a smoking deal and didn't even think about the fact that they have the ABS sensors, and I have a non-ABS KJ. Will they still work fine, just remove the sensor? Or should I leave the sensor in place and just...

www.jeepkj.com

I guess that also means it wouldn't matter if it was a passenger or driver side hub, since with ABS out of the equation they are interchangeable.
I think I'll go ahead and order it.

suebf · 2024-12-24T03:00:10-0500

In general, the non-ABS and ABS wheel bearings kit and hubs are similar in terms of their basic mounting dimensions, but there are a few important considerations when trying to swap parts like this, especially between ABS and non-ABS versions.

DadOSix · 2024-12-24T05:54:59-0500

jamesbeat said:
I need to replace my front passenger side wheel bearing (non-ABS). While I was shopping around, I found a really good deal on a driver's side ABS hub/bearing assembly.

While I was looking at the various listings, I noticed that the non-ABS versions appear to fit either side, whereas the ABS versions are specific to passenger's or driver's side.

Can I buy the driver's side hub/bearing assembly, clip the sensor wires off, and install it on the passenger side?

Only difference SHOULD be the direction of the ABS cable (how it comes off the hub to lead back to the jeep)

JeepJeepster · 2024-12-25T09:12:14-0500

suebf said:
In general, the non-ABS and ABS wheel bearings kit and hubs are similar in terms of their basic mounting dimensions, but there are a few important considerations when trying to swap parts like this, especially between ABS and non-ABS versions.

These AI responses are always amazingly useless. Ohh how far we've come!

duderz7 · 2024-12-25T11:53:49-0500

I apologize if this was already stated.at the time I bought my timken wheel bearings with abs they only offered one part number to fit left or right. The abs wire does come out directionally but was very easy to route on both sides regardless. Been running smooth for years now.

Are non-ABS front hubs/bearings interchangeable, or are they left/right specific?

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