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Old 07-19-2013, 12:52 PM
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Default 02 4x4 Front wheel bearing, Replace just bearing??

I just found I need a R. front wheel bearing and it comes only as a hub assembly. The shop said the $130 assembly will last just past the 1 year warranty, So next choice is $175 for a 3 year part. I hate to do that to get a $15 bearing.

I seem to remember seeing a thread here or somewhere about replacing the bearing only. I have searched and can't seem to find it. If replacing just the bearing is even possible and someone could point me to the thread I would be grateful. I haven't removed the assembly yet, but, I have a press and other tooling and feel like I can remove and replace most bearings if I knew the replacement number and where to get it.

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Old 07-19-2013, 12:59 PM
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I just found I need a R. front wheel bearing and it comes only as a hub assembly. The shop said the $130 assembly will last just past the 1 year warranty, So next choice is $175 for a 3 year part. I hate to do that to get a $15 bearing.

I seem to remember seeing a thread here or somewhere about replacing the bearing only. I have searched and can't seem to find it. If replacing just the bearing is even possible and someone could point me to the thread I would be grateful. I haven't removed the assembly yet, but, I have a press and other tooling and feel like I can remove and replace most bearings if I knew the replacement number and where to get it.

Thanks ..
They are all one piece sealed units after 97
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Old 07-19-2013, 01:13 PM
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Default Re: 02 4x4 Front wheel bearing, Replace just bearing??

Thanks, Could be I just thought I had seen a thread about doing the bearing only some time back.

Just checked Rockauto, Looks like they sell the bearing alone 6 to 12 bucks.

I may go ahead and pull the assembly and see about taking the bearing out. Will be no worse off if I break it

If it can be removed it'll probably have a number.
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Old 07-19-2013, 01:16 PM
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The 4x2 trucks have the older style "free" bearings that you keep finding. The 4x4 trucks have the sealed bearing assemblies that you can't take apart. There's no way you can cheap out. If you absolutely have to be able to replace just the bearings, then I'll gladly swap you my 4x2 stuff for your 4x4 stuff.
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Old 07-19-2013, 01:17 PM
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They are all one piece sealed units after 97
we need to be partners I'm crime lol

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Old 07-19-2013, 02:05 PM
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Ok, I believe y'all. Guess I'm just old and tight, from a generation that wants to fix rather than replace.

Thanks for confirming what the shop said.

Edit: Advance has a code for 15% off on online orders over $50 + $25 coupon on next 50 purchase. Pick up in store option. That helped ease the pain!
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Old 07-19-2013, 06:11 PM
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we need to be partners I'm crime lol

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Our trucks are bffs.... That have never met...
freakin a haha
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The 4x2 trucks have the older style "free" bearings that you keep finding. The 4x4 trucks have the sealed bearing assemblies that you can't take apart. There's no way you can cheap out.
X2

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I think I would rather have sealed bearings than my setup. There are just so many steps to tear into my front end...
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X2

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I think I would rather have sealed bearings than my setup. There are just so many steps to tear into my front end...
hate it
your in Utah right?
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Old 07-23-2013, 10:51 AM
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hate it
your in Utah right?
Yes, Utah. I'm actually in Moab for one more day.
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Old 07-23-2013, 10:54 AM
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I think I would rather have sealed bearings than my setup. There are just so many steps to tear into my front end...
Yea those "top hat" hubs are a pain in the ass.
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Old 07-23-2013, 11:01 AM
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Yea those "top hat" hubs are a pain in the ass.
I assume "top hat" refers to the actual locking hub?
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Old 07-23-2013, 11:27 AM
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I assume "top hat" refers to the actual locking hub?
The shape of the hub assembly. lol.
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