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Old Aug 8, 2023 | 12:25 AM
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I'm using my 93's 188k hub on the LT4 and I'm afraid the seal over the past 30 years have worn a groove creating my front-end leak. All seals were replaced correctly 2 years ago when the motor was swapped in. So another set of seals will go in as well. My understanding is GM no longer sells a new hubs. What's my best choice for a replacement?

1] ATI Super damper
2] $20 hub sleeve from a parts store
3] other aftermarket hubs through summit, jegs, looks like autozone has one as well.. any testimonies on these brands?

My car is leaking something quite unattractive wherever I go. So I'd like to gather gather to fix asap. Thankyou all.
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The 24x kits come with a hub as well.

And I'm selling a big block outer diameter hub (it's ATI). You'd have to machine your timing cover for it though.
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Old Aug 9, 2023 | 12:22 AM
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Thanks, but I'm not looking to make modifications like that. I have enough sealing problems with stock stuff.
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Old Aug 14, 2023 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by F14D
I'm using my 93's 188k hub on the LT4 and I'm afraid the seal over the past 30 years have worn a groove creating my front-end leak. All seals were replaced correctly 2 years ago when the motor was swapped in. So another set of seals will go in as well. My understanding is GM no longer sells a new hubs. What's my best choice for a replacement?

1] ATI Super damper
2] $20 hub sleeve from a parts store
3] other aftermarket hubs through summit, jegs, looks like autozone has one as well.. any testimonies on these brands?

My car is leaking something quite unattractive wherever I go. So I'd like to gather gather to fix asap. Thankyou all.
yep ATI Super Damper is a great solution, I’ve had mine rebuilt twice in 20 years.
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Old Aug 14, 2023 | 04:24 PM
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I'd go with the one from Autozone. The 872015 Pioneer is said to be from their performance line. At $ 90 it's a steal compared to most places, Summit wants $ 155 for it. Save your old one as it can be repaired.
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Can I use the factory balancer with it?
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Can I use the factory balancer with it?
I called them yesterday after looking at their website and not being able to find that part. I told him to verify the p/n 872015 was a crank hub for the 1993 LT1 Camaro, he said yes. He also said it was from their performance line not in the catalog and went onto say it won't fit the stock damper. I said, it says it's a direct replacement for the GM 12553250 which he then verifed again and told me yes it is and it will fit the stock damper,, direct from tech support at Pioneer.
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Dude XJ, that's fantastic news. Thanks for the headsup!
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