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Offline Victor3

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Wheel bearings...
« on: April 26, 2013, 01:15:40 AM »
I've never had a single wheel bearing go bad. Have I just been lucky? Seems like they'd be something that would wear out fairly often.  ???
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Re: Wheel bearings...
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2013, 01:27:14 AM »
My truck had to have both replaced at 50k but i run oversized tires and that puts alot of stress on them. I just replaced the drivers side yesterday but it was because the anti lock break sensor which is built into the bearing hub broke off. Bad thing with these complete hub/bearing assemblys is there expensive. This one cost a 130 bucks. Nice thing is that there alot easier to replace. Anyone with a set of hand tools can have one off and a new one back on in about an hour. No special tools needed and it isnt rocket science.
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Re: Wheel bearings...
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2013, 02:18:31 AM »
I never used to keep a vehicle long enough to need new bearings. Had my Ford(180K) checked the other day cause I heard a squeek. They said the bearings were fine . still cant find the squeek, Guy rode with me, of course, NO squeek.  :-\
 
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Re: Wheel bearings...
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2013, 06:04:38 PM »
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[size=0px]still cant find the squeek[/size]


You better hope if it's an F150 that it's not the U Joints. Most of the current F150's do not have replaceable U Joints. The entire driveshaft must be replaced. The factory units are also not serviceable. Better idea by Ford? Not in my book....and I drive one with this stupid affair.

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Re: Wheel bearings...
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2013, 06:10:39 PM »
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You better hope if it's an F150 that it's not the U Joints. Most of the current F150's do not have replaceable U Joints. The entire driveshaft must be replaced. The factory units are also not serviceable. Better idea by Ford? Not in my book....and I drive one with this stupid affair.

No its an F250. It's a weird squeek that doesn't speed up with acceleration. I am concerned it may be u joints. just cant make it do it with mechanic onboard, Gonna keep checking. Thanks Larry
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Re: Wheel bearings...
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2013, 01:49:17 AM »
front shafts on the chevs are the same. You replace the whole shaft. there about a 140 bucks a side. All it takes is the boot covering the joint to rip and your on borrowed time.
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[size=0px]still cant find the squeek[/size]


You better hope if it's an F150 that it's not the U Joints. Most of the current F150's do not have replaceable U Joints. The entire driveshaft must be replaced. The factory units are also not serviceable. Better idea by Ford? Not in my book....and I drive one with this stupid affair.
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