Team Associated B5 Aluminum Rear Hub Set (Blue)
About this part
This is an optional Team Associated Aluminum Rear Hub Set. These hubs are CNC machined and anodized blue for durability and good looks. Plus, they feature vertical ball studs to allow for more precise rear outer roll center adjustments, combined with composite bearing inserts that help to increase the life of the bearing and minimize slop between the bearing and hub. Package includes left and right side hubs, inner and outer bearing inserts, and two set screws.
Features:
- Compatible with B5 and B5M
- Toe angle is laser etched on part
- Anodized blue
- Composite bearing inserts for minimized slop and long bearing life
- Hinge pin set screw hole for reduced slop
- Vertical ball studs for finer roll center adjustment
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Very nice part, no slop on the bearings. Although this part is listed as compatible with the DR10, you will need to have two 3mm spacers to go underneath the ball studs (unless you buy shorter ball studs), and you will need a total of 2mm worth of spacers to go onto the hinge pin as the hubs are narrower than the stock plastic hubs.
Nice extremely light weight hubs. Pretty much what you’d expect them to be with more adjust-ability than stock and just look alot nicer. It is actually pretty nice it removes that fin with the plastic and aluminum plate. Those plates fell out every time I change em.
These rear hubs are amazing!!! I use the aluminum rear hubs on my t5m and b6 and they significantly reduced wheel slope in the rear and increased weight for more rear bite. (note: make sure to install set screw on the bottom of the rear hub using lock tight and do not over tighten screw)
A little easier and cleaner then stock set up. You do have to read directions on which way to install on B5 and B5m. Locktite ballistud in or could come out. Bearings fit good.
came to me with three larger bearing inserts and one smaller bearing insert had to buy the inserts! buy at your own risk
Reviewers generally find the blue aluminum rear hubs light, well fitting and an upgrade in appearance and adjustability over stock plastic hubs. Two reviewers report reduced rear wheel slope and better bearing fit. Recurring issues include fitment: one reviewer says the hubs are narrower than stock and need spacers on the hinge pin and under the ball studs for the DR10. Another notes the ball stud needs locking compound and the set screw should not be overtightened. One reviewer reports a missing bearing insert, and another reports a stripped hole and rejects the part, recommending a competitor. Opinions are mixed, with most positive reviews from verified owners.
- + Light weight aluminum construction
- + Reduced wheel slope in the rear
- + Good bearing fit with no slop
- + Better adjustability than stock
- − Needs spacers for DR10 fitment
- − Ball stud may loosen without thread lock
- − Missing bearing insert in one set
- − Stripped set screw hole in one case