AVM vs Aisin Hubs

[Heath]

So what are the pros and cons with each? Looking for some for my zuk (vitara) and have to decide which flavour to go with before jumping next week.

So far I know I need the cone washers for the Aisin ones but not the AVM ones and maybe the AVM ones will just bolt in without modification.

Heath

[tgaguy1]

AVM hibs are alot weaker than Aisin hubs. One opinion is that by running a weaker hub, it becomes the "fuse" in the front drive system. It is alot easier to replace a FWH out on the track than a CV.

[oldblue]

I made a special CSK drill 5degrees I think to drill out the stud holes on AVM and supperwinch hubs so we can fit collits to them, stops the stud/nuts from slackening off.

[Heath]

I made a special CSK drill 5degrees I think to drill out the stud holes on AVM and supperwinch hubs so we can fit collits to them, stops the stud/nuts from slackening off.

Going to use allen bolts (or whatever they are called) and a little loctite so not worried about the cone washers. In fact saves me buying some at a dollar a pop.

I didnt think of the "fuse" being the hub, but at $60 dollars a pop they might be too expensive to do that.

Basically I can get both types at the same price, one needs cone washers the other doesnt. One needs some mods to fit, the other I am not so sure but was told they just bolt on.

I have several spare axles and CV's and a few front diffs too so (touch wood) breakages arent too much of a problem.

[suzookyman]

Heath,
i put in the AVMs a while back, all good so far.
keep collecting those diffs mate ya gonna need em!
Al

[haynzy]

I blew my avm ones to bits no probs with the aisen ones though

[Bulletproof]

I made a special CSK drill 5degrees I think to drill out the stud holes on AVM and supperwinch hubs so we can fit collits to them, stops the stud/nuts from slackening off.

Going to use allen bolts (or whatever they are called) and a little loctite so not worried about the cone washers. In fact saves me buying some at a dollar a pop.

I didnt think of the "fuse" being the hub, but at $60 dollars a pop they might be too expensive to do that.

Basically I can get both types at the same price, one needs cone washers the other doesnt. One needs some mods to fit, the other I am not so sure but was told they just bolt on.

I have several spare axles and CV's and a few front diffs too so (touch wood) breakages arent too much of a problem.

oldblue is right, unless you use collets you will have trouble. I have seen lots of people use allen bolts and loctite and they shear or come loose. There is no choice as far as I am concerned with hubs.

Only Aisin and you will never have trouble.

Cheers Richard

[Heath]

I have decided to go with the aisin hubs.

cheers all for your assistance guys.

Heath

[PuddleJumper]

Good choice Heath... They're the best ones!

[wjw]

oldblue is right, unless you use collets you will have trouble. I have seen lots of people use allen bolts and loctite and they shear or come loose. There is no choice as far as I am concerned with hubs.

Only Aisin and you will never have trouble.

Cheers Richard

Without the collets you get minute movement which over time works the bolts loose and slogs out the holes... thats what happened to mine