BlackWorksInc
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I would say that looking at the parts list, it's similar to the wheel bearing units I bought from another vendor on the forum and they've held up great so far. So either product is good quality I'd say.
Front wheel bearing hub assy replacement/ anyone use this?
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johnbradshow
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I would definitely pass the ebay cheap junks and go for quality products found online like 360tuners or so...
SteveAndStaci
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Harder than it looks
Just a fair warning... don't underestimate the difficulty of this job, even if using a pre-assembled bearing. I spent a couple days trying to pry and hammer off my old hub assembly with no luck. I highly suggest investing in or borrowing a bearing puller before you start. You can get a loaner from Advanced Auto. I had to use a bearing puller to pull the entire hub assembly and bearing off the axle spline.
Just a fair warning... don't underestimate the difficulty of this job, even if using a pre-assembled bearing. I spent a couple days trying to pry and hammer off my old hub assembly with no luck. I highly suggest investing in or borrowing a bearing puller before you start. You can get a loaner from Advanced Auto. I had to use a bearing puller to pull the entire hub assembly and bearing off the axle spline.
strathcona
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What year is your truck, and have the CV's been changed since you owned it?
I ask because I am installing the assemblies I bought from nj636 tomorrow. My CV's were changed out 2 years ago so I'm not anticipating too much effort to get the two separated.
Thanks
bob3dsf
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nj636, I recognize that familiar orange press... 
What do use as the press die for the bottom side of the bearing?? I was going to press my own but couldn't figure out how to "hang" the assembly on the press to get the hub out. I've since figured it out I think. Just curious.
Oh and +1 for Andy @ Blue Pit Bearings. He uses the same parts as nj. Both are good choices. And if anyone is wondering, the Koyo bearings are the OEM supplier. Don't scrimp. I didn't know nj636 was making these, his prices look a little better.
What do use as the press die for the bottom side of the bearing?? I was going to press my own but couldn't figure out how to "hang" the assembly on the press to get the hub out. I've since figured it out I think. Just curious.
Oh and +1 for Andy @ Blue Pit Bearings. He uses the same parts as nj. Both are good choices. And if anyone is wondering, the Koyo bearings are the OEM supplier. Don't scrimp. I didn't know nj636 was making these, his prices look a little better.
SteveAndStaci
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I have a 2008 4Runner (4th Gen). Still on my original CV Joints
strathcona
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OK, thanks. I'll be working at my base auto club so at least there will be a gear puller available if I need it.
nj636
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nj636, I recognize that familiar orange press...
What do use as the press die for the bottom side of the bearing?? I was going to press my own but couldn't figure out how to "hang" the assembly on the press to get the hub out. I've since figured it out I think. Just curious.
Oh and +1 for Andy @ Blue Pit Bearings. He uses the same parts as nj. Both are good choices. And if anyone is wondering, the Koyo bearings are the OEM supplier. Don't scrimp. I didn't know nj636 was making these, his prices look a little better.
Thank you for the kind words [emoji16]
strathcona
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Got my nj636 bearings installed today. The old ones came off easy enough and the new ones went on without a hitch. The left one was gone and the right one was on its way out too. Glad I ordered a set and did them both at the same time. Nice quiet ride now.
Excellent product!
Excellent product!
07V8
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Did they show any kind of lateral play when jacked off the ground?
strathcona
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No, none at all.
SilverRiver
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I just had my right, front wheel bearing replaced. Will the left, front also die soon? I have about 120K on the clock.
There is no guarantee that it will fail just because the other one did. Many people do go ahead and change out both at the same time just for peace of mind, though. I did.
montana_jeepn
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The dealership replaced at least one of mine prior to purchase (I suspect it wasn't a factory bearing) I don't think the other side was touched....the side with the axle leaking watery brown grease.
Piece of mind for sure.
nj636
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it's a roll of the dice. I always change both for peace of mind like the other guys are suggesting.
nj636
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Thank you, glad your riding smooth again
