Re-using front wheel bearings

[Dirtboy]

I know pulling the front hubs usually leaves the inner race stuck to the spindle. Question is- Could you re-install them after you remove them?

Hear me out- The hubs are new; I installed them about 4 months ago. They've got to be removed to do some work on the struts. I really don't want to buy another set of hubs since these ones have barely 2500 miles on them.

What do ya'll think?

[E30_Pare]

You can reuse the hubs as long as you don't damage them removing the inner race.

[Madhatter]

if you removed them with a slide hammer, you run the risk of damaging the bearing itself. Id replace them.

[Dirtboy]

I used a hub puller the last time I changed them.

[MR 325]

As long as it comes apart properly you can definitely re-use it. I've done it before.

[kalib0y]

Agreed with above but just get new if possible

[AndrewBird]

What work are you doing to the struts that needs the hubs removed?

[Dirtboy]

What work are you doing to the struts that needs the hubs removed?

Sending them in to GC to get shortened, braced, and powder coated.

[Madhatter]

just leave the hubs attached. Only problem might be if you want to remove the dust shield, otherwise I can't see what problem they would cause if you leave them attached.

[Dirtboy]

Problem solved. Hubs came off easily and in one piece.