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Need new front wheel bearings
I need to replace my front wheel Bearings.
Blue pit seems to be the standard for quality but what is available for a cheaper price? I see a lot on eBay for considerably cheaper that state they use koyo bearings and a dorman hub. anyone use any of the eBay sellers products and are you satisfied? Thanks |
I searched for information on Dorman hubs in 2018 and decided to not to buy one if I ever needed it. This Google search: "4runner dorman hub forums" will find forum posts on this site and other websites. Wheel bearing issue lists a number of places that sell hub assemblies, including some with Dorman hubs. I suggest searching (or posting) on the 3rd and 4th generation forums too. I saw a post where a guy bought two inexpensive hub assemblies and carries one as a spare. Personally, I would not buy brake, suspension or other critical parts made in China over the past 18 months for any vehicle.
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If youwant the good stuff, go over to TacomaWorld.com and message @05Taco4x4 . He sells top quality pre-assembled bearng / hub sets. Like most things, you get exactly what you pay for. |
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He uses Dorman hubs or whatever he can get. Just uses better bearings.
Wheel Bearings & Hubs Press Service *** 4x4 *** PreRunner *** | Tacoma World |
Correct. My bad. Fortunately, the hub isn't nearly as important as the bearing. When I had my Tacoma bearings replaced, I went with 100% OEM Toyota parts including all the seals. The new owner can look forward to another 100,000 trouble free miles as far as the front bearings go.
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05Taco4x4 has shipped a lot of hubs in 2021. Many have posted positive remarks on the fast shipping. Every customer appears to be very satisfied when I looked over the last 11 pages of posts. 05Taco4x4 says he uses NSK bearings which are packed with more grease than KOYO. Occasionally, someone receives a tight hub that slides on about 2+ inches and stops. 05Taco4x4 recommends using the old axle nut to overcome the tight fit, remove that nut and install the new nut he supplies. Perhaps a few Dorman hubs are tight fitting, but OK if fully seated. Evidently, 05Taco4x4 offers a very good product and service.
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The Bluepit assy with all Toyota parts will set you back almost $340ea, which is a good price if you were planning on going all OEM.
2003-2021 Toyota 4runner 4x4 TOYOTA ALL OEM Wheel Hub Assembly The OEM Toyota hub retails over $200 alone. Same with the bearings. FRONT AXLE HUB. 2010 Toyota 4Runner | Toyota With all the positive feedback on Taco’s hubs, I’d feel reasonably confident with those. Wheel Bearings & Hubs Press Service *** 4x4 *** PreRunner *** | Tacoma World |
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I probably would have gone with one of the options 1000MPH lists if I'd done more research at the time I replaced mine. That said, I have over 80K on a set of dorman assembled hub/bearings off Amazon with no issues (with the added stress of spacers too). Another datapoint to consider.
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how many miles are people getting from the originals before failure?
I have about 106k on my 2016 and everything seems fine. But I've got a cross country trip coming up next winter and was wondering if I should replace beforehand. |
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Thanks for all the awesome responses!
I’ve put 192k on the original wheel bearings. The right wheel bearing just started to make a very low-key hum and the left bearing is still fine. Nevertheless, they’re both getting replaced soon and when I decide what parts I’m going with I will let you all know. Happy trails and thanks again! |
Aww crap! I guess I better get a couple soon to have them on hand for when I need ‘em.
Not like stuff’s getting cheaper anyways. |
Rockauto has Beck/Arnley for $106. Not sure if that's good or bad.
2017 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 4.0L V6 Wheel Bearing & Hub | RockAuto |
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