Does $240 to replace a front hub & bearing assembly sound right?

[nihkon]

$600 is wayyy too much! My local shop did LBJ's, a gunked up o2, and the front wheel bearings for $354 in labor. I provided all the parts.

I agree, it's too much. I ended up not going with them. In my case, the bearings ended up not being my issue, so I didn't have the job done at all. Still have the new bearings sitting in a box. lol

If the knuckles are off the truck already, you should be able to take them to a machine shop to do the press work. I'm guessing maybe like 35-50 bucks per side?

 

[GVL]

Fixed

So I went ahead and took the rig down to the shop that quoted me three hours labor and things seem to be perfect again. I took it in there at 9 AM and had it back by 5 PM. He said it did take them a full 3 hours and from his description I'm glad I let them do this one. The total with the OEM hub assembly and bearings with labor came to an even $400, but I'm happy I got my truck back and back on the trail - I couldn't resist the scenic off-road route home and it felt and sounded just right again. Thanks again for everyone's input - much appreciated.

 

[JKD]

So I went ahead and took the rig down to the shop that quoted me three hours labor and things seem to be perfect again. I took it in there at 9 AM and had it back by 5 PM. He said it did take them a full 3 hours and from his description I'm glad I let them do this one. The total with the OEM hub assembly and bearings with labor came to an even $400, but I'm happy I got my truck back and back on the trail - I couldn't resist the scenic off-road route home and it felt and sounded just right again. Thanks again for everyone's input - much appreciated.

It's interesting reading back these threads now it's time to do mine...and very helpful by the way. I'm confident I can do this by myself even though I'm lacking about $300 in tools..so the first time saving would be almost nil if I counted the cost of my labor ;-) I could rent I suppose...

I'd consider $400 to be somewhat of a bargain these days...stealer ship quotes $900 or so for both sides these days.

 

[mtbtim]

It's interesting ready back these threads now it's time to do mine...and very helpful by the way. I'm confident I can do this by myself even though I'm lacking about $300 in tools..so the first time saving would be almost nil if I counted the cost of my labor ;-) I could rent I suppose...

I'd consider $400 to be somewhat of a bargain these days...stealer ship quotes $900 or so for both sides these days.

Get a Harbor Freight 20 ton press. Get a press sleeve kit. And get some extra press plates. You will get a lot of use out of all these tools if you like doing your own work.

Here's 2 videos you can use. In Part 1, the video description has part numbers and links to the tools I mentioned.

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[JKD]

Are these your videos? I think I watched them thoroughly already! Thank you.

I successfully repaired a few things on my 3rd gen already thanks to this forum...suspension and front wheel bearings are next :-D

 

[kolelt]

3rd gen 4wd wheel bearing replacement involves PRESS WORK. It is a pain in the ass.

 

[UnderFire]

I paid roughly 380$ for koyo bearings, skf seals and press work at Napa carrying the spindles in, 5-600$ sounds reasonable to me for the work including parts.

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[kolelt]

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Front-Wheel-...084.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.X97+4runner+oem.TRS0

If you go OEM seals. That shit is expensive. Comes out to like $120-130 for all front oem seals ONLY.

 

[Drcoffee]

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Front-Wheel-...084.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.X97+4runner+oem.TRS0

If you go OEM seals. That shit is expensive. Comes out to like $120-130 for all front oem seals ONLY.

You can usually save a bunch of $$ by getting the OEM part numbers and shopping on ebay from toyota part sellers.

 

[GVL]

I paid roughly 380$ for koyo bearings, skf seals and press work at Napa carrying the spindles in, 5-600$ sounds reasonable to me for the work including parts.

It's been a little while but I believe Koyo was the brand my guy insisted on using even though they were a bit more expensive - whatever you do don't try saving a few bucks on another brand - you'll regret it.

Note: If that's not the good brand I'm thinking of please correct me.

 

[absalom]

Timken and Koyo are both HIGHLY regarded in the world of bearings.

 

[mtbtim]

Are these your videos? I think I watched them thoroughly already! Thank you.

I successfully repaired a few things on my 3rd gen already thanks to this forum...suspension and front wheel bearings are next :-D

Yes, I made these videos with [MENTION=148218]JZiggy[/MENTION] and my partner in crime for the YouTube channel is [MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION].

 

[mtbtim]

3rd gen 4wd wheel bearing replacement involves PRESS WORK. It is a pain in the ass.

It's actually not hard with the right tools. A Harbor Freight 20 press, a Press Sleeve Kit, and some various press plates and wood to support the knuckles while pressing the hubs and bearing out and back in.

 

[JKD]

It's actually not hard with the right tools. A Harbor Freight 20 press, a Press Sleeve Kit, and some various press plates and wood to support the knuckles while pressing the hubs and bearing out and back in.

Going to be doing mine, hoping one of my neighbors has a press.....if not just gonna put down the money for one.

Measure twice, press carefully and I think it'll be good! Hardest parts is 17 year old bolts I'm thinking!

 

[CaboRunner]

FYI, Harbor Freight has the 20 ton press on sales for $139 until the end of the month. I just bought one the other day.

I have a question about LBJ bolts, You guys mention removing them. Why would you unbolt those instead of undoing the bigger castle nut and using a pitman arm puller to separate? It’s quicker and easier, to me, when disassembling/assembling everything back together and you dont have to worry about damaging those bolts

 

[kolelt]

FYI, Harbor Freight has the 20 ton press on sales for $139 until the end of the month. I just bought one the other day.

I have a question about LBJ bolts, You guys mention removing them. Why would you unbolt those instead of undoing the bigger castle nut and using a pitman arm puller to separate? It’s quicker and easier, to me, when disassembling/assembling everything back together and you dont have to worry about damaging those bolts

Removing 4 bolts is a lot faster and better. Messing with the castle nut is annoying. You have a good chance of messing the boot with the pitman arm. Why do all that when all you need to do is remove 4 bolts

 

[CaboRunner]

Removing 4 bolts is a lot faster and better. Messing with the castle nut is annoying. You have a good chance of messing the boot with the pitman arm. Why do all that when all you need to do is remove 4 bolts

Cool, I was just curious. I’ve always thought the castle nut was easier cause I struggled getting those 4 bolts lined up years ago but haven’t tried it that way in a while even though the FSM says to do it that way. I learn something new every time I get on here

 

[JKD]

FYI, Harbor Freight has the 20 ton press on sales for $139 until the end of the month. I just bought one the other day.

I have a question about LBJ bolts, You guys mention removing them. Why would you unbolt those instead of undoing the bigger castle nut and using a pitman arm puller to separate? It’s quicker and easier, to me, when disassembling/assembling everything back together and you dont have to worry about damaging those bolts

Is there a coupon code (says $184.99 here) - I used to get Harbor circulars but haven't seen one in a long while, ooh I found a 20% off coupon in my mailbox, which is not bad. Makes this have $37 off:

https://www.harborfreight.com/20-ton-h-frame-industrial-heavy-duty-floor-shop-press-60603.html




FYI - I plan on replacing my LBJs at same time, so will probably pop the ball joint anyway.

 

[CaboRunner]

Is there a coupon code (says $184.99 here) - I used to get Harbor circulars but haven't seen one in a long while, ooh I found a 20% off coupon in my mailbox, which is not bad. Makes this have $37 off:

https://www.harborfreight.com/20-ton-h-frame-industrial-heavy-duty-floor-shop-press-60603.html




FYI - I plan on replacing my LBJs at same time, so will probably pop the ball joint anyway.

Here you go, I had snapped a pic for the coupon code