Rear Steering Hub PX9200-16 for HB101: Replace or Repair?
By BEZGAR | Published: 2026-11-02
Category: Comparisons
Compare repairing a worn rear steering hub against fitting the genuine PX9200-16 on your HB101, with clear trade-offs and fit guidance.
Quick answer
If your HB101's rear steering hub is cracked, deformed, or visibly worn, fit the genuine BEZGAR Rear Steering Hub (PX9200-16) rather than repairing it. A repair only makes sense for minor play caused by loose or dirty hardware, not for damage to the hub itself.
What a repair can and cannot fix
A repair on the rear steering hub usually means cleaning the area, tightening fasteners, or replacing the hardware around the hub. That can remove slop when the hub body is still sound. It cannot restore a hub that is cracked, rounded at the mounting points, or worn enough to change steering alignment. If the hub itself is damaged, repair is a short-term patch, not a fix.
The cost and downtime trade-off
Repair is cheaper upfront because it uses parts you may already have. Replacement costs more but removes the uncertainty of a compromised part. The PX9200-16 is listed at USD 6.48 against a catalog comparison price of USD 9.00, so the gap between a proper replacement and a patch is small. Factor in the time you would spend re-checking a repair, and replacement often wins on total effort.
Alignment risk after either route
Both repair and replacement disturb the rear steering assembly, so you must check alignment afterward. A repair leaves the original hub geometry in place, which helps if the hub is undamaged. A replacement resets the hub to its designed fit, but only if you seat it correctly. Neither route removes the need to verify toe and steering response before running hard.
Repair vs replace: decision trade-offs
- Repair the existing hub: Choose repair only when the hub body is intact and the play comes from loose fasteners or dirty mounting surfaces. Clean, tighten, and re-check steering free play before you run the car. If play returns after tightening, stop repairing and replace the hub.
- Replace with PX9200-16: Choose replacement when the hub is cracked, deformed, or the mounting points are worn. Fit the genuine PX9200-16, then check rear toe and steering symmetry before driving. Replacement is the only route that restores the original hub geometry.
- Cost and downtime balance: Repair costs less in parts but can cost more in repeat labor. The PX9200-16 is USD 6.48 versus a USD 9.00 catalog comparison price, so replacement is a small premium for a known-good part. Count your re-check time, not just the part price.
Product facts
- Rear Steering Hub(PX9200-16) for HB101: Genuine BEZGAR Rear Steering Hub (PX9200-16), part number PX9200-16, designed as a direct-fit rear steering hub for the HB101. A direct-fit genuine part removes the guesswork of adapting a repair and restores the intended steering alignment.
Rear Steering Hub(PX9200-16) for HB101
Who should choose which route
Best for
- HB101 owners with a cracked, deformed, or visibly worn rear steering hub
- Drivers who want a genuine direct-fit part and predictable steering alignment
Not for
- HB101 owners whose hub is undamaged and the play is only from loose hardware
- Anyone using a different model or a non-HB101 chassis
