{"product_id":"hub-conversion-kit-for-bigger-brakes-2wd-vanagon","title":"Hub Conversion Kit for Bigger Brakes [2WD Vanagon]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis front hub conversion kit is required to update your 2WD van to any larger front brake system.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReally? Why? All 2WD Vanagons were delivered from the factory with front brake rotors that also carried the inner and outer wheel bearings. This integrated hub\/rotor approach works well but requires replacing the bearings every time you need new brake rotors. Maintaining this system is unnecessarily expensive and doesn't allow for a larger rotor and caliper to be used for improved braking. If you want to run our \u003ca title=\"GoWesty Bigger Brakes\" href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/gowesty-bigger-brakes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBigger Brakes\u003c\/a\u003e (recommended), or any big brake kit on the market, you first need to convert your vehicle to this bearing carrier hub set. Once you have these hubs, you can bolt on bigger brakes, and replace brake components as needed without touching your wheel bearings. It's a win-win!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures of GoWesty front hubs:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Dimensions and tolerances are exactly the same as the OEM VW (South Africa) hub, but that is where the comparison ends!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Made from a solid billet of steel, not whittled from a cast part like the original\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Zinc plated for corrosion resistance. No other hub on the market is plated, not even the OEM VW\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Lug holes are threaded—which makes them compatible with lug bolts or thread-in studs\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• No need to buy studs if you already have suitable lug bolts, but switching to thread-in studs\/lug nuts makes good sense\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Threaded-in (instead of pressed in like OE hubs) studs are superior because they can be replaced easily—without removing the hub\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree choices to buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e1) Bare—use your own lug bolt\/nut\/stud combination.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e2) With standard-length, 44mm studs. Will fit most wheels.*\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e3) With longer-length, 59mm studs—for addition of spacers or special applications where longer studs are required. Be sure to determine the length of the studs you need for your particular wheels\/set-up before ordering longer studs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All GoWesty OEM Replica would use the 59mm wheel studs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't forget bearings and seals!\u003c\/strong\u003e These hubs will require new wheel bearings and seals that match your steering spindles. The following links will take you to our bearing and seal kits for your particular van. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/front-wheel-bearing-kit?_pos=34\u0026amp;_sid=31a336409\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eEarly Vanagon (1980-83.5)\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/front-wheel-bearing-kit-1?_pos=20\u0026amp;_sid=31a336409\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eLate Vanagon (1984-91)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eINSTALLATION NOTES\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: justify; color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e• If you select a kit that includes wheel studs, they will then require the use of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/conical-seat-wheel-nut?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=487703f32\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003elug nuts\u003c\/a\u003e to replace your lug bolts in order to reinstall your wheels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: justify; color: #000000;\"\u003e• Kit does NOT include front axle nut\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/front-axle-nut-thrust-washer?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=fd46fbc62\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ethrust washers\u003c\/a\u003e. Please reuse your existing washers, or purchase new ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GoWesty","offers":[{"title":"Bare Hub (Pair)","offer_id":62823289192819,"sku":"BCY-407-613B-GW-2","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hub (Pair) with 44mm Studs","offer_id":62823289225587,"sku":"BCY-407-613B-GW-2+44","price":205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hub (Pair) with 59mm Studs","offer_id":62823289258355,"sku":"BCY-407-613B-GW-2+59","price":205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/1440\/9843\/files\/BCY-407-613B-GW-2_BUNDLE_59_STUDS_2026_4dcdffdf-61e5-45a2-9242-46a99ac1fc63.jpg?v=1778248206","url":"https:\/\/overlandersoutfitter.com\/products\/hub-conversion-kit-for-bigger-brakes-2wd-vanagon","provider":"OVERLANDERS Outfitter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}