What is a ConMet PreSet Wheel Hub and Why Should You Care?

PreSet Wheel Hubs: Changing the Game Since 1995

Whether you're a truck driver, fleet manager, or just want to learn more about how to get the most bang for your buck in your undercarriage, PreSet wheel hubs from Consolidated Metco are a great way to maximize your uptime.

Wheel hubs — the assembly between the drive axle and brake discs or drums that securely attaches the wheels to the vehicle — have come standard on cars and trucks for years, but the PreSet wheel hub assembly from ConMet began pioneering hub technology in 1995. So, what's the big deal? One type of wheel hub is just as good as the other, right? You may be surprised at how much of a difference a PreSet can make on your truck or fleet — a difference via increased uptime, decreased labor and maintenance costs, increased convenience and ease, and decreased maintenance errors. It's possible!

What a ConMet PreSet Hub Can Do for Your Uptime

Nobody likes to think about downtime, but let's take a minute to talk about why your wheel hubs are so important. A lot of attention gets put on the larger components of your truck, like the engine and the transmission, but without your wheels, you're literally going nowhere. If you've ever had to replace a wheel hub, you know what a precise and time-consuming task it can be.

Rebuilding a conventional wheel hub is a task that typically leads to substantial downtime and labor costs. The mechanic needs to replace bearing cups and cones, replace the wheel seal, and manually adjust the bearings. Even when the proper tools, parts, and understanding of wheel hubs are present, it can still take several hours to complete the task.

How PreSet Hubs are Made

ConMet PreSet wheel hubs offer:

• An optimized bearing spacer. This specially-designed component provides fixed, dimensional distance between the inner and outer bearings for more precise adjustment when torquing the spindle nut.


• Life-long bearings. The bearings that come with a Consolidated Metco PreSet hub feature better rolling contact, reduced stress, improved lubrication, and lower running temperatures.


• PreSet Plus ready. Every PreSet hub is machined with a groove in the barrel to accommodate the PreSet Plus spindle nut system for easier maintenance and improved clamp load.


• Extended life seals. ConMet wheel seals are installed at the factory to a controlled depth and protect the wheel hub's internal components from leaks and environmental contamination.


• Precision-stamped tone ring. Ideal for ABS-equipped vehicles, the tone ring helps ensure that the ABS and steering systems are working together properly.


• Aluminum casting. If vehicle weight is an issue for you, ConMet's PreSet hubs offer the low-weight option of aluminum without sacrificing the strength and durability you need to do the job. Low-cost ductile iron hubs are also available.


• Easy access fill hole. This hole comes standard on PreSet hubs to allow fluids and lubricants to be added quickly and efficiently.

All PreSet hubs are designed and precision-machined by Consolidated Metco, guaranteeing that quality and industry standards are met.

How to Install a ConMet PreSet Hub

This is where the magic of PreSet hubs comes in. Rebuilding a conventional hub can take several hours to rebuild and can still result in errors and misalignment. With ConMet PreSet wheel hubs, technicians simply slide the pre-assembled, self-piloting hub onto the spindle, torque the retaining nut, and add lubricant. It's that simple!

To further reduce downtime and service costs, there are also rebuild and spindle nut kits available in our online store. Having the parts you need on the road can make a world of difference to your business.

How to tell PreSet Hubs from Conventional Hubs

At first glance, it can be difficult to tell whether the wheel hub you're looking at is a standard one or a PreSet. To know for sure what kind of hub you're dealing with, there are two ways to tell:

• Your ConMet wheel assembly has a spacer included. All PreSets come with preassembled with a spacer component.
• Looking up the numbers that are associated with your hub. ConMet PreSet hubs have assembly and/or casting numbers associated with them. Entering either of these into the ConMet online catalog will pull up the name and description.

Where to Buy PreSet Wheel Hubs

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There are many places on the market to buy wheel hubs, but our online store has:

• An extensive catalog of PreSet hubs for all major applications, makes and models
• Strategic distribution centers across the country for speedy service and delivery when you need it the most
• A trained and experienced parts team standing by to help you find the best PreSet hub for your trucking needs and answer any questions you have along the way
• A user-friendly online shopping system that saves you time
• PreSet wheel hubs have been adding ease and convenience to the wheel hub industry since 1995
• While a standard wheel hub requires several hours of rebuilding cones, cups and the wheel seal as well as manually adjusting the bearings, the PreSet hub comes pre-assembled and requires minimal installation and maintenance
• PreSet hubs are designed and machined to perfection with many features that don't come standard on conventional wheel hubs
• PreSet wheel hubs can be distinguished from conventional ones by the presence of a spacer and by their assembly or casting numbers

In Summary: PreSet Wheel Hubs by ConMet

• PreSet wheel hubs have been adding ease and convenience to the wheel hub industry since 1995
• While a standard wheel hub requires several hours of rebuilding cones, cups and the wheel seal as well as manually adjusting the bearings, the PreSet hub comes pre-assembled and requires minimal installation and maintenance
• PreSet hubs are designed and machined to perfection with many features that don't come standard on conventional wheel hubs
• PreSet wheel hubs can be distinguished from conventional ones by the presence of a spacer and by their assembly or casting numbers

Visit our online store today or contact us to learn more about PreSet wheel hubs by ConMet and find the best hubs for your trucking needs.