Another wheel bearing question???
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4Runnem
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thanks, had to create an account before I could start a conversation with him. Any idea how these compare to koyo bearings? was about to purchase on ebay Dorman front hub 930-403 or equivalent with Koyo/Timken Bearing but after reading this thread kind of hesitant now, the set on ebay goes for 280 but I'd rather pay 345 from somebody reputable and that people on this forum have experience with.
montijo505
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I’ve been running them for quite a while, at least three years I’d say. I’ve had no issues and he has hundreds of sales and reviews on his thread.
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4Runnem
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Great, I appreciate the feedback. He's already responded to me.
zguy1
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I am planning on going with a complete assembly this time around. I have a few questions though.
Any concerns with durability or corrosion when going with assemblies that have the Dorman hubs? Seems like most of the options include a high quality bearing with a Dorman hub.
Also, will I be able to tell whether or not my old bearing is a factory one when I take it off? I am not the original owner so I don’t know the complete history of the vehicle.
Any concerns with durability or corrosion when going with assemblies that have the Dorman hubs? Seems like most of the options include a high quality bearing with a Dorman hub.
Also, will I be able to tell whether or not my old bearing is a factory one when I take it off? I am not the original owner so I don’t know the complete history of the vehicle.
AuSeeker
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If the old bearings have Koyo written on them they're very likely the originals.
bob3dsf
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I replaced my fronts with the assemblies (from blue pit bearings. I think He sold through his own website, but also on ebay with a different name). They were done in 2013 @78,000 miles. I'm now at 253k and no problems. Koyo bearings and Doorman hubs. BTW, when I got my press, I pressed out the old bearings to try and keep the OEM hubs, which I still have. The inner bearing race stayed on the hub and the bearings came apart. Not surprised and it allowed be to see that water must've gotten into the bearings. They looked red, which I took to be from some rust. Not much, but enough to toast the bearings. But again, my current set up is A-ok.
zguy1
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Appreciate the info.
I actually ordered from Bluepit yesterday and got them today. I opted for a set with the Toyota hub but that sounds like it was overkill. I know that is a good price for all Toyota parts but it’s more than I ever spent on a hub before. Next time around I will do the Dorman hub option if I need another one. I hoping to put it on this weekend. I just picked up a Toyota CV dust seal since I never replaced that when I did my CVs a few months ago. I have a set of seals that came with my Napa axels but considering I spent so much money on the bearing I figured I would get an actual Toyota seal.
I think you're going in the right direction, just buy and bolt on. I have a 30T press and did the press route but like the service tech said, putting a new bearing on an old hub doesn't really makes a whole bunch of sense. Yeah, you save some $$$ but not really an ideal situation.
I used to have Subarus and for those cars, I bought a mondo OTC wheel bearing kit with every conceivable adapter doohickeys and a massive "forcing" screw. The molded plastic box alone weighs around 50# and I bet I can put together adapters to separate bearings from the hubs but I didn't bother when I did the 4runner bearings.
Anyway, enjoy this project. If you happen to have a needle tip for your grease gun, you may be able to sneak some grease into the BJ boots by going under the metallic rings. Just a simple PM while you're in there.
Too Stroked
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The best bearing and hub set in the world won't last long if you don't replace what most likely took out the original bearing(s) - the seals. Good move!
zguy1
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Well I finished installing the new bearing assembly on the passenger side. It was a pretty easy job considering everything else that I have done to the truck.
However I am feeling like an amateur after the installing. I went to check for play at the 12 and 6 o'clock position and it is still there. So apparently there is something else loose. My guess is that it has to be the upper or lower ball joint. This also makes me think that I replaced the wrong bearings.
I also noticed that I would hear a tiny bit of noise when I would try to turn the truck to the left while driving which had me convinced that I needed a bearing.
After reading an older thread here someone commented that hearing a noise when turning left implies the driver's side as opposed to the passenger side that I just replaced.
hwell:
**UPDATE**
False alarm. Turns out my lugnuts were a bit loose when I was checking the play. All is well.
However I am feeling like an amateur after the installing. I went to check for play at the 12 and 6 o'clock position and it is still there. So apparently there is something else loose. My guess is that it has to be the upper or lower ball joint. This also makes me think that I replaced the wrong bearings.
I also noticed that I would hear a tiny bit of noise when I would try to turn the truck to the left while driving which had me convinced that I needed a bearing.
After reading an older thread here someone commented that hearing a noise when turning left implies the driver's side as opposed to the passenger side that I just replaced.
hwell:**UPDATE**
False alarm. Turns out my lugnuts were a bit loose when I was checking the play. All is well.
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Drcoffee
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Thats funny as sheet. Glad all is well.
BTW its not a bad idea to replace the LBJs. I used proforged, made in usa with million mile warranty. $25 each
zguy1
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I have been thinking about replacing those too. Most likely do those later this year.
Btw, I noticed my stabilizer link is looking tired and needs to be replaced. I suspect these don’t need to be replaced with Toyota parts. Just need to do some research I suppose. Feel free to make some recommendations.
bob3dsf
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Proforged LBJ,s made in USA, million mile warranty....interesting. Where did you get them from, grease fitting? TY
AuSeeker
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Drcoffee
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If you buy the from Hollyperformance on ebay, shipping is free. Could save you $12
