Wheel bearing

climber-420 · 06-29-2009, 05:33 PM

Went to have my oil changed today at Meinike(spelling), and the mechanic told me about the wheel bearing, something had to do with the tire being able to move up and down. Showed me on one side, but not the other, b/c all the tires were off except the passenger side up front. Anyone had problems with this, or think it was just a gimmick.

tacomaman06 · 06-29-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by climber-420

Went to have my oil changed today at Meinike(spelling), and the mechanic told me about the wheel bearing, something had to do with the tire being able to move up and down. Showed me on one side, but not the other, b/c all the tires were off except the passenger side up front. Anyone had problems with this, or think it was just a gimmick.

what exactly do you mean "tire being able to move up and down"?

Siebler · 06-30-2009, 09:47 PM

Install a new bearings and youll see that the tires wont move/wiggle like that anymore. I just did my fronts, Easy job and under 100 for all 4 on my 5 lug. The rears are more expensive, I actually need to repack mine soon.

saltbranch · 07-01-2009, 07:01 PM

Does an 03(from profile) have sealed bearings? My 96 does not, have not owned a newer Yota yet. I just repacked my bearings today-PM maintenance. My taco is a 2wd daily driver with 237k on it.
Things that come to mind to allow the wheel to move up/down
-wheel bearings
-ball joints
-lug nuts loosened up just abit to allow rim to move
I dont trust mieneke type shops myself, but thats me.
I try to repack my bearings every 50k give or take a few thousand miles, factory bearings still in my truck.

Robbsolid · 07-01-2009, 08:46 PM

could bad bearing cause highway shakes? ball joints? Im still plagued witth the horrible highway shakes

tacomaman06 · 07-01-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Robbsolid

could bad bearing cause highway shakes? ball joints? Im still plagued witth the horrible highway shakes

its very possible. both could cause vibrations. have you had the tires road forced any?

Robbsolid · 07-01-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tacomaman06

its very possible. both could cause vibrations. have you had the tires road forced any?

not even sure what that is.. so no lol. ]Ive had my tires balanced and the vibration is still there

saltbranch · 07-02-2009, 05:51 AM

What do you mean by hwy shakes? Like a tire out of balance?
I recently had a set of tires go bad, They started to seperate from the inside. They would not balance out. I replaced 2 and then about 2 months later had same trouble w/other 2.Replaced them, no more shakes.

Robbsolid · 07-02-2009, 07:16 AM

yes, it feels like the tires are slightly out of balance, they are pretty new tires too. sometimes it feels like the steering wheel has a up and down shake instead of the side to side shake when the tires are unbalanced

tacomaman06 · 07-02-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Robbsolid

yes, it feels like the tires are slightly out of balance, they are pretty new tires too. sometimes it feels like the steering wheel has a up and down shake instead of the side to side shake when the tires are unbalanced

try getting the tires road force balanced......it may take care of that problem.

aacomi · 07-03-2009, 12:16 PM

Can the wheel bearings cause a roaring noise in the front end? 69,000 miles on DC 4x4 05'. The rims are enkei rims that were on it when bought new.

saltbranch · 07-03-2009, 10:11 PM

Yes they can/will cause a roaring noise, faster you go the louder it will get. Should be able to jack up each side and turn wheel by hand to determine which side. I had an 04 Dodge 3500 diesel with sealed front bearings go out at 30k miles on passenger side. Driver side lasted to over 200k, go figure.

aacomi · 07-04-2009, 07:24 PM

thanks......it just seems wierd....toyota dealership tried to apply it to the fact that there were enkie rims that they had on it new when I purchased it......68,000 miles and the bearing goes out.....right after the power train warranty is bonked something happens......Thanks again

06-29-2009, 05:33 PM	#1
climber-420 I love tight cracks Joined: Sep 2008, #9583 Location: Fraser,CO Gender: Male Posts: 66 03 V6 TRD 2003 Xtra Cab Manual V-6 6inch Fabtech Suspension Lift,Bilstein 5125's on rear, MT Classic II's (blacked out), deckplate,Hella 700's,aux backup lite's,maglite mod, leer camper top, cobra 18wxt CB, 3' K-40 superwhip, Gennie Skull Shifter	Wheel bearing Went to have my oil changed today at Meinike(spelling), and the mechanic told me about the wheel bearing, something had to do with the tire being able to move up and down. Showed me on one side, but not the other, b/c all the tires were off except the passenger side up front. Anyone had problems with this, or think it was just a gimmick.

07-01-2009, 08:46 PM	#5
Robbsolid Zombie Killer Joined: Mar 2009, #15425 Location: ABQ, N.M. Gender: Male Posts: 234 02 PreRunner SuperWhite DBL Cab 2002 Double Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Plastic X'd Flares, deck plate mod, Thrush welded muffler, graphite painted wheels, relocated turn signals, fogs in bumper	could bad bearing cause highway shakes? ball joints? Im still plagued witth the horrible highway shakes __________________ Osbourne Cox? I thought you might be worried... about the security... of your shit.

07-02-2009, 07:16 AM	#9
Robbsolid Zombie Killer Joined: Mar 2009, #15425 Location: ABQ, N.M. Gender: Male Posts: 234 02 PreRunner SuperWhite DBL Cab 2002 Double Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Plastic X'd Flares, deck plate mod, Thrush welded muffler, graphite painted wheels, relocated turn signals, fogs in bumper	yes, it feels like the tires are slightly out of balance, they are pretty new tires too. sometimes it feels like the steering wheel has a up and down shake instead of the side to side shake when the tires are unbalanced __________________ Osbourne Cox? I thought you might be worried... about the security... of your shit.

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saltbranch Member Joined: Apr 2009, #16183 Location: Tx Gender: Male Posts: 49 1996 2.4,2wd,5spd, stock, 242k 1996 Xtra Cab Manual	What do you mean by hwy shakes? Like a tire out of balance? I recently had a set of tires go bad, They started to seperate from the inside. They would not balance out. I replaced 2 and then about 2 months later had same trouble w/other 2.Replaced them, no more shakes.

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aacomi Junior Member Joined: Jul 2009, #19227 Location: Red Bay, Alabama Gender: Male Posts: 8 2005 SR5 tacoma 4x4 2005 Double Cab Automatic V-6	Can the wheel bearings cause a roaring noise in the front end? 69,000 miles on DC 4x4 05'. The rims are enkei rims that were on it when bought new.

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saltbranch Member Joined: Apr 2009, #16183 Location: Tx Gender: Male Posts: 49 1996 2.4,2wd,5spd, stock, 242k 1996 Xtra Cab Manual	Yes they can/will cause a roaring noise, faster you go the louder it will get. Should be able to jack up each side and turn wheel by hand to determine which side. I had an 04 Dodge 3500 diesel with sealed front bearings go out at 30k miles on passenger side. Driver side lasted to over 200k, go figure.

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aacomi Junior Member Joined: Jul 2009, #19227 Location: Red Bay, Alabama Gender: Male Posts: 8 2005 SR5 tacoma 4x4 2005 Double Cab Automatic V-6	thanks......it just seems wierd....toyota dealership tried to apply it to the fact that there were enkie rims that they had on it new when I purchased it......68,000 miles and the bearing goes out.....right after the power train warranty is bonked something happens......Thanks again