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Hub/Bearing assembly

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by davek, Aug 21, 2012.

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  1. Aug 21, 2012 at 12:26 PM
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    08 TRD Sport 4x4 DC...dealership said both front hubs/bearings need to be replaced, with labor over 2 grand.....looking aftermarket and they are so much cheaper...I know nothing about this or what to buy. I just want to make sure I get everything I need because the price diff from the dealership is crazy....Any help would be greatly appreciated!
     
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  2. Aug 21, 2012 at 12:28 PM
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    Wow! How much for just the hubs? Its really easy to install new hubs yourself. Just needs basic hand tools.
     
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  3. Aug 21, 2012 at 2:33 PM
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    2 grand?? Man that sucks. How many miles on your 08? I'd definitely do it myself.
     
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  4. Aug 21, 2012 at 3:50 PM
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    Boy I guess I need to get into the business of doing these. I could knock em out quick and charge you a lot less.

    There is a sticky here about em, get the part #s, order through rock auto.
     
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  5. Aug 21, 2012 at 5:05 PM
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    Just went through the same problem on my 2009 taco. Dealer wanted $1400. I called around to some mechanic shops in the area, they were more reasonable..in the $600 range for both.
     
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  6. Aug 21, 2012 at 5:42 PM
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    Close to 124,000. I don't have a press so doing it myself is not an option.
     
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  7. Aug 21, 2012 at 5:46 PM
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    I have a Toyota parts dept hook up which is around $600 for both but it seems aftermarket is much cheaper. I don't know enough about it (brands) to know if they are dependable or not.
     
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  8. Aug 21, 2012 at 5:47 PM
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    Here is the basic idea, very very simple to do. You will not need any special service tools and a lot of the steps wont pertain to this job because you will be replacing the know assembly not just the bearings.
     
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    Sure it is. Remove them and take them to a local NAPA. Mine charged me $20 and were done 2hrs after I dropped them off.

    Shouldn't cost you more then $300 to DIY.

    If I can do it with basic tools a drunken monkey can. Only specialty item you need is the 53mm or whatever it is socket for the hub nut removal.
     
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    i recently sent my left front bearing out to get taking care of. the machine shop charged only 20 bucks to remove the old bearing assembly and to press the new bearing on. its the labor that is associated with separating the old bearing from the hub, it sucks ass and has to be cut/ground out from the hub itself. most techs wont deal with that so they will recommend a whole new hub and bearing assembly rather then dealing with separating the old bearing or dealing with the down time of waiting for the machine shop to do their thing and to bring it back.
     
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  11. Aug 21, 2012 at 6:11 PM
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    the ones through rock auto are SKF, decent bearings, just pack em with good grease.
     
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  12. Aug 21, 2012 at 6:12 PM
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    Really doesn't take that long to cut it with a grinder and crack it off with a chisel though. Or to press it.
     
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    the grinding and chiseling i can do..the pressing no unfortunately
     
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    Dude, all those snap-on tools and no press?! FOR SHAME
     
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    and no welder either:eek:
     
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  16. Aug 21, 2012 at 6:18 PM
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    One of those things I only did twice (one on each side) and hope not to do for another 3 years. I never even bought the socket although I need to. I just borrowed it.
     
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    Yeah, good trail tool lol.

    Wasn't THAT bad. Setting it up to be pressed is the biggest PITA.
     
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    Where in MD are you? If you're close, I can do it.
     
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    I have been extremely lucky wheeling *knocks on wood*

    I popped a bead on a tire once :D

    I do have my first CV starting to take a crap after 85k :)
     
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  20. Aug 21, 2012 at 6:32 PM
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    Word of caution. I have replace a number of wheel bearings using aftermarket (Chinese) and they are a waste of your time and money. Go OE Toyota or Timken bearing. 4x4 is a piece of cake to remove then take and have hub pressed out and into new bearing. Just be carefull and dont pull the inboard cv joint apart.
     
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