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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Tampa Bay
Age: 45
Posts: 282
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Tampa Bay
Age: 45
Posts: 282
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Wheel Bearings DIY HELP
Hey guys,
I took my 4runner in yesterday because I was getting a buzzing sound from my tires. Although my tires are new and not chopped.
I was also goin to have them turn my rotors for the 6th time now since I got the 4runner.
Come to find out that the reason I was getting the noise and the random vibrations in the rotors is because my wheel bearings are bad.
The Master Tech lift my truck and he shook my wheels with ease.
They said I need both of my front bearings replaced and possibly the Axle Hubs.
Best price w/o the hubs $800. Worst price withthe hubs $1,100.
I am pretty confident I could do this myself, although the tech strongly recommmeded that I don't. But $1,100 is crap load of money.
Toyota has the breaings for $165, and ADVANCE autopart has them for $91.
No one but Toyota sells the hubs, and they would cost me $135.
So I am looking at a best case $182 to do it myself, and $452 worst case with bearings and hubs.
The is a machanic shop by my house that will depress and complress the hubs for me once they are off for $30.
MY QUESTIONS IS...How hard is this to do myself? Am I really crazy to try this on my own?
Here is a pic of the set up.
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2004 4Runner SR5 V6
Stratosphere Mica
Westin Safari Bar, 20" Enkei w/ 285/50/20 Yokohamas, 15% Window Tints, OEM XM, IPOD & AUX with Scion HU, 1995 & 2005 Chrome v6 Emblems, Toyota Hood Protector, Spoiler, AVS Tail Light Covers Painted, Passport Escort 8500 Radar Detector, Borla Dual Exhaust, Cornfed 2"/3" Lift
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