Front bearings - any experience with Blue Pit Bearing kits?

[winstonrodney]

One (or both) of my front wheel bearings are starting to go. I heard about an outfit called Blue Pit Bearings from an overland group I follow, and am curious if anyone here has had any experience with their kits.
Sounds like they're high quality kits, but I'm no mechanic...

 

[Brutalguyracing]

One (or both) of my front wheel bearings are starting to go. I heard about an outfit called Blue Pit Bearings from an overland group I follow, and am curious if anyone here has had any experience with their kits.

Sounds like they're high quality kits, but I'm no mechanic...

I'd go with Kevin from.nj
He sells the whole assembly's just bolt in
Jerseybuilthubs.com

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[Caldizzle]

No input on that brand, I got mine from I think 054x4taco. He's over on TacomaWorld, sells the whole assembly. Worth looking into him, I've been happy.

 

[montijo505]

I used the same as [MENTION=266085]Caldizzle[/MENTION] and have had zero complaints since the summer of 2018 when I installed them. Here’s the link to TW.


Wheel Bearings & Hubs Press Service *** 4x4 *** PreRunner *** NSK***Koyo*** | Tacoma World


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[LaZorChicKen]

I have Bluepit hubs and they are great. He uses Japanese parts. Very high quality. Shipment was super quick.

 

[Captsolo]

Whatever you do don't the bearing and have that compressed on. It will take hours and you need special equipment.

Get a whole assembly from Amazon at 1/3 the costs of these overpriced assemblies posted here.

I bought one for my right side wheel bearing - when it fails. I have 150,000 miles on that front WB

Amazon.com: DTA Front Wheel Hub Bearing Full Assembly NT5150402WG3 Fits Front Left or Right Toyota 4Runner Tacoma FJ Cruiser Hilux 2WD Only, Will NOT Fit 4WD. Replaces Dorman # 950-004: Automotive

 

[waypoint]

I installed a Blue Pit assembly on my front passenger side last year and ~20K miles ago, no complaint. They also include the big cotter pin for the axle castle nut which is a nice touch.

Whatever you do, replace the inner dust seal while it's apart. I had previously installed BamaToy bearing/hub assemblies three years ago but didn't install new inner dust seals which was stupid and cost me a replacement when the passenger side failed. Expensive lesson you don't want to learn.