nevada
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theres absolutely no reason to change a perfectly good bearing, "just because"
if its not bad, leave it be.
you're all about saving money, and then you suggest to change both sides. that makes no sense.
anybody done hubs and bearings on 4wd?
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theres absolutely no reason to change a perfectly good bearing, "just because"
if its not bad, leave it be.
you're all about saving money, and then you suggest to change both sides. that makes no sense.
There are some rules to auto repair that should be followed. Certain components should be replaced in pairs. Wearable parts like Calipers, Shocks, Bearings, Tires, to name a few. While you could get away with doing one side it isn't good practice. At 100K+ your bearings are not failing because of a defect. They are failing because they have reached their service limit. One side failing means that the other is on barrowed time. If you plan on keeping your vehicle for another 100K, it makes sense to do both at the same time. If you plan on trading yours in a few months, it may be worth rolling the dice. Have you ever seen the results of a failed wheel bearing?
aha2988
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[MENTION=49]Sungod[/MENTION] you mad bro? haha are wheel bearings all that worth it to get worked up over.
I went through the process of reusing my old hubs and replacing the front bearings and personally if I had it to do over again I would probably just buy these complete units.
I had to cut my entire bearing assembly off the hub because I couldn't get the hub/bearing assembly to sit in the hydraulic press safely without cutting the mounting bolts out and replacing them. Yeah I got the job done but it wasn't time enjoyed in the garage by any means that job was a pain in the dick. Then to top it off when I put the wheels back on one of the lug nuts on the reused hub broke due to age and torque so all in all most people that don't work or have access to well supplied auto shops are going to get a benefit of spending a bit more money on the assembled item.
I went through the process of reusing my old hubs and replacing the front bearings and personally if I had it to do over again I would probably just buy these complete units.
I had to cut my entire bearing assembly off the hub because I couldn't get the hub/bearing assembly to sit in the hydraulic press safely without cutting the mounting bolts out and replacing them. Yeah I got the job done but it wasn't time enjoyed in the garage by any means that job was a pain in the dick. Then to top it off when I put the wheels back on one of the lug nuts on the reused hub broke due to age and torque so all in all most people that don't work or have access to well supplied auto shops are going to get a benefit of spending a bit more money on the assembled item.
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nevada
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hearno
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Which is it? Do you like saving money by doing it the hard way or do you like spending money by unnecessarily replacing opposite side components that aren't broken or in need of replacement yet? It's like you're on both sides of the argument. You want to save money but want to fix stuff that isn't broken.
superman3043
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Actually, you contradicted your entire opening argument with this statement right here. That is why people who have done it are suggesting the pre-pressed assemblies. It's a matter of how much convenience you're willing to pay for and what it's worth to you. Call it lazy if want I guess. These wheel bearings can be a ***** to press out. Those that have experienced it, know right away, that a pre-built assembly is the way to go. Oh sungod... good to have you back buddy!
Offroader5
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Another vote here for the pre-assembled hub/bearing. That way it's a simple r&r affair. I went with the Bluepit's with the Koyo upgrade. Didn't know there was a vendor on the forum that sold them...or I would have supported them.
I too agree about doing both sides at once. It just makes sense. The bearing is normally trash due to wear/age. Since both bearings were installed at the same time, it makes sense that since one is bad, the other cannot be far behind. I see it this way. You have all the tools out to do the r&r on the one side and you're already getting dirty...so why not do the other side? You're already in the mindset of "bearing/hub replacement", so might as well carry it over to the opposite side bearing. Instead, you do one side and then shortly thereafter, the other side goes and you have to do it all over again.
When one of my windshield wiper blades start to come apart, I don't just replace that one, I go ahead and do both
I too agree about doing both sides at once. It just makes sense. The bearing is normally trash due to wear/age. Since both bearings were installed at the same time, it makes sense that since one is bad, the other cannot be far behind. I see it this way. You have all the tools out to do the r&r on the one side and you're already getting dirty...so why not do the other side? You're already in the mindset of "bearing/hub replacement", so might as well carry it over to the opposite side bearing. Instead, you do one side and then shortly thereafter, the other side goes and you have to do it all over again.
When one of my windshield wiper blades start to come apart, I don't just replace that one, I go ahead and do both
nevada
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would you also change both cv axles?Another vote here for the pre-assembled hub/bearing. That way it's a simple r&r affair. I went with the Bluepit's with the Koyo upgrade. Didn't know there was a vendor on the forum that sold them...or I would have supported them.
I too agree about doing both sides at once. It just makes sense. The bearing is normally trash due to wear/age. Since both bearings were installed at the same time, it makes sense that since one is bad, the other cannot be far behind. I see it this way. You have all the tools out to do the r&r on the one side and you're already getting dirty...so why not do the other side? You're already in the mindset of "bearing/hub replacement", so might as well carry it over to the opposite side bearing. Instead, you do one side and then shortly thereafter, the other side goes and you have to do it all over again.
When one of my windshield wiper blades start to come apart, I don't just replace that one, I go ahead and do both
depends on how long you let it go.
ive seen some pretty bad ones. amazed that the people drove on it as long as they did to let it get that bad.
if its bad enough, the rotor will tip into the caliepr bracket, and start grinding it away.
at that point, the rotor, and bracket is really the only thing keeping the tire/hub on the vehicle.
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BlackWorksInc
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The above also applies if it is a Chrysler Corporation Product and it left the factory.
zopperman
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Hey! my boat engine is a chrysler! :rockthrow:
it doesn't run, but we don't need to get into that
Offroader5
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Yes...and did.
blazier196
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correct
*250 for everything labor included not 150
*250 for everything labor included not 150
blazier196
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thanks guys!
My dad used to run ammco transmission's. So we called em up and they gave us a great deal! Were only replacing the bearings nothing else. We got the the Bering for like 120$. I have another question, has anyone put off road bumpers on the 4th gen that you would recommend. Really looking for one that is winch compatible.
My dad used to run ammco transmission's. So we called em up and they gave us a great deal! Were only replacing the bearings nothing else. We got the the Bering for like 120$. I have another question, has anyone put off road bumpers on the 4th gen that you would recommend. Really looking for one that is winch compatible.
macoyle
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This job is a COMPLETE PITA!!! I have done this and after hours and hours I went ahead and bought the preassembled hub/bearing combo and the job was easy after that.
I woud buy the setup from bumper2bumper auto in a heartbeat! Thats the absolute best deal I have seen and almost half of what my assembled units cost.
Good luck!
I woud buy the setup from bumper2bumper auto in a heartbeat! Thats the absolute best deal I have seen and almost half of what my assembled units cost.
Good luck!
Why would you buy a complete unit? You have a press. I can understand someone who uses your 4runner like you do needing a new hub. If you are pressing new parts you don't have to deal with the old and pressing the new parts takes even less than dealing with old. You can buy the exact same parts that bumper2bumper is selling from Rockauto for $120. Essentially you are saying that you are willing to pay $70 per side for someone to do the work?
So if you have seen that, why would you even ask the question? Let's be honest, you are not a mechanic.
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