Hey all,
So I just moved to Denver, and I’ve noticed recently I’ve got a kind of hum groan when going straight that goes away when right turn pressure is applied. My knowledge says right wheel bearing.

With that being said, can anyone here recommend a good reasonable place here in Denver.
Thanks!


updated: There is no play at either wheel at 12-6 or 9-3...

Baker Garage, have a couple good friends who work there

Thanks for that....I'm in the Denver Metro area as well.

Hoshi Motors in Boulder, a little drive but worth it.

$200 and an hour of your time for both fronts...

Greg at The Toy Shop just south of downtown has provided excellent and reliable service for me, always a stable of 4Runners there.

So I watched a couple vids, seems pretty straight forward to diy. I’m considering that now. Probably going to go with Marion.

Welcome to additional input

I think he had a rough time filling orders a while ago, I’m not sure if that’s still the case. There’s a guy on TW that has them in stock usually or within a few days. I’ll look his username up. They are super easy to do if you’re mechanically inclined. Also if the noise goes away when turning right it’s most likely your left bearing going bad.

EDIT: Link to guy I was talking about.
Wheel Bearings & Hubs *** 4x4 *** PreRunner *** $165 ea - 3rd Gen | Tacoma World


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Ok thanks for the heads up, I thought it was the bearing in the direction you steer that noise goes away. But it does sound like it’s coming from the left.

Honestly, it’s best to just change both as a pair, even if only one is the problem. The other is most likely not far behind, so why not get it out of the way while you have all the tools out anyway? The only reason NOT to do both is if you are on a seriously tight budget or something like that.

It’s opposite I believe because when the body rolls it puts weight on the bad one and that’s why the noise goes away. So if turning right makes the noise go away, most likely left. I would replace both as a pair unless funds are an issue. Worth it as you are gonna save money on the labor as well. Only advice is to use a large flathead screw driver to pry it away from the spindle. Be patient it takes some working around the outside several times to get it all the way off. An extra set of hands comes in handy but not necessary.

EDIT: you can get the left wheel off the ground and see if there’s any play at 3 and 9 o clock. Check both. If there’s play, they need replacing.


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Does anyone have experience with the Napa combo?

That's what I put on my 4runner a few months ago. Went on easy and I have about 15k on it so far with no issues. Took about 2 hours from start to finish to install.

Don’t have direct experience “yet”, but I did find that Napa carries the factory Koyo bearings, so my plan is to buy those. I will reuse my existing hubs, since I need longer studs anyway because of my aftermarket wheels. I figure it’s not really worth it to buy new hubs, since I have to press everything apart anyway. The only advantage in buying new hubs is that I’d be able to fully assemble everything for an easy swap without the downtime of having to do all of the press work while the truck is apart.

Even though I've never had any repairs on my 2008 4runner, I use a good mechanic in Sedalia called Auto Alley.
He's (Brian) done great work on my F250.