So my driver's side front wheel bearing is getting loud. Anyone have good luck with a specific brand of aftermarket bearing? I don't need one that will go 200k as this truck will be a pile of rust long before that. 50k would be nice but I've seen some that just don't last. Thanks.

Rockauto has a good selection. SKF has a good reputation. Some like Timken but I have had bad experiences with their wheel bearings, bad out of the box. Avoid chinese units.

Wheel Bearings & Hubs Press Service *** 4x4 *** PreRunner *** | Tacoma World

I've had these for a couple years with no issues. I know they're expensive but he's sold hundreds of pairs and has great customer service. Ships fast also.

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Thanks guys, so is there a need to get the hub too on a 4x4 truck or is just the bearing fine? There seems to be more options than I'm used to here.

I had to have a wheel bearing replaced a couple of years ago on my 2005 V6 4runner - purchased from new. Good mechanic, and it took him hours of work. I would replace whole assembly next time (in under an hour). They come pre-pressed and you just bolt them on. Good luck doing this without a "press".

No trouble with the one he replaced. The other three are still maintenance-free and 15 years old.

It's usually the front ones that go. I keep a new "spare" assembly WB in my garage for the next one that
fails.

I've never replaced any of the Ujoints on the driveshaft and they still are hanging in there. At the first noise, I get them fixed as you don't want the DS flying off and breaking

BTW U-joints (3 of them) would have to be done by a good mechanic with a lift. They are on there like "solid". Mine are OEM. Can't beat that after 15 years. I've had failures of U-joints on a GMC Jimmy and it isn't pretty. Make sure they are lined up as straight as possible. Any wobble and they will fail.

Avoid Marionb2B altogether. Just... avoid. He’s the worst.

The hub bearing combo is easiest to replace. If you get just the bearing, you have to have a shop press the old one out and the new one in.

The combo you can replace with hand tools in a garage, just a time consuming job the first time.

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Get the Beck Arnley (hub) from rockauto

Montijo, I do have a press but obviously quicker install to get a whole unit.

Thanks Warwicke. Odd thing on the Beck/Arnley is the ratings for them on Amazon are not very good.

From what I understand is it can be a pain to get it pressed correctly.

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I've had my Beck Arnley's on for about a year to date now, so far they've held up.

I swapped the whole knuckle/bearing out with a no brand ebay one, been great for about 15k miles so far.

Buy the whole "unit" replacement, not just the bearing. Had this done on one bearing after 105,000 miles.

Amazon.com: DTA Front Wheel Hub Bearing Full Assembly NT5150402WG3 Fits Front Left or Right Toyota 4Runner Tacoma FJ Cruiser Hilux 2WD Only, Will NOT Fit 4WD. Replaces Dorman # 950-004: Automotive

Simple job if you don't have to replace just the bearing. Bolt new one on. bolt old one off. Otherwise you need a "press"! And...

Otherwise a good mechanic will have to bang out the old bearing which can take a couple of hours. Amazon.com: DTA Front Wheel Hub Bearing Full Assembly NT5150402WG3 Fits Front Left or Right Toyota 4Runner Tacoma FJ Cruiser Hilux 2WD Only, Will NOT Fit 4WD. Replaces Dorman # 950-004: Automotive

Amazon.com: DTA Front Wheel Bearing & Hub Full Assembly NT515040G3 Brand New With Studs Compatible with 4WD Tacoma 4 Runner Lexus GX470 GX460 4WD Only: Automotive

Go to rock auto.. Look for NSK brand, timken BCA... All seemed to be NSK brand with USA made bearings .. But key is to look at pics close close up.. Saids NSK, USA, JAPAN... And if no indication of country name.. Dont buy.. Its china crap..

I bought from amazon 2 nsk bearing for front wheel and 2 NSK rear hub assembly from rockauto for my seinna and it was labeled NSK, with usa made bearings. No problems so far.. Front has 90k miles. Rear is less then 5k miles so far.. Catch is if no country origin markings on bearing face, then its china junk bearings.. Even some timken are china nowadays.

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I think you would be fine with the RockAuto brands mentioned above.

When I replaced my front wheel hub I bought one from NAPA, mainly because they have a "lifetime" warranty. If it fails prematurely I can take it back and get another one without having to mess with shipping. I only have 8,000 miles on it so far, but no issues yet.