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SKU: DRP007-10559
MPN: 007 10559
The Hub Seal Wide 5 Ultra Low Drag L/W Alum from DRP Performance is a precision-engineered wheel hub seal designed for high-performance vehicles running wide 5 bolt patterns, commonly found in drag racing, circle track competition, and vintage hot rod applications. This outer lip seal addresses a critical performance need: minimizing rotational drag while maintaining a reliable seal against contaminants and fluid loss. When every fraction of a second counts on the strip or every horsepower matters on the dyno, reducing parasitic losses at the wheel hub can deliver measurable gains in acceleration and top-end speed.
Manufactured from lightweight aluminum with a PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) lip seal interface, this hub seal combines low-friction material science with structural efficiency. The 3.486-inch outer diameter and 2.346-inch inner diameter dimensions are optimized for wide 5 hub applications, while the 0.376-inch thickness provides adequate contact pressure without excessive drag. PTFE's inherently low coefficient of friction ensures smooth rotation and minimal heat generation, critical factors in endurance racing and repetitive acceleration events where bearing temperature management directly impacts reliability and performance consistency.
This seal is essential for builders working with wide 5 drum brake or disc brake hub assemblies on custom hot rods, vintage race cars, and dedicated drag racing platforms where stock sealed bearings are replaced with higher-flowing, lower-drag alternatives. Installation is straightforward—press or install the seal into the hub's outer race groove—and compatibility is assured across all wide 5 hub designs. The compact weight of 0.17 lbs means minimal unsprung mass penalty, and the aluminum construction resists corrosion better than steel alternatives, extending service life in moisture-prone environments. Racers upgrading to dedicated low-drag bearing packages will find this seal indispensable for maximizing the efficiency gains of their investment.
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