Front bearings problem

I have seen a few threads on this but can't find a DIY on front bearings. Is this a common problem for them to go out? my truck had them replaced at 85k and seem to be going out again at 110k WTF

 

I don't think replacing hub bearings is a common problem or you would find more threads on the subject.

I believe to replace them you just have to take off the wheels, brakes & rotors and then they unbolt from the backside of the spindle as a solid unit with the studs and abs sensor. I'm not 100% sure on that though.

One question I might ask is do you have big tires & spacers on the front? If so, that might be causing the bearing failure.

 

No I am running stock size tires and Stock TRD wheels, no spacers. I have heard of this problem... but hmmmm this sucks

 

Yes, the Toyota bearings are a common problem and are not known for their longevity. I have had 2 replaced up to 100K. A fellow co worker has gone through 6 in 100K.

 

Fortech, did you do it yourself? Is it prety easy if you have a machine shop press the bearings into the hub?

 

Nope. Dealer did both under warranty. It really isn't that big of a job however if you get a machine shop to press the hub onto the bearing.

 

Here's a link you can use...

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=307494&highlight=hub+assembly

 

yeah I changed mine at ~38k

a lot of people have changed theirs bc of them going out early

 

Thanks for the responses and link, so I guess this is going to be a regular maitnance for my truck : / well whatevs, I love it anyways

 

I had to do my driver side front... it was fairly easy, but just make sure you have all the right tools before starting, and you have access to a press, or a car to take you to one.

 

I am about to do this, where did you guys buy your bearings? and also is it mandatory to change the seals also? Or Cany ou salvage them? Please help

 

Go ahead and plan on doing both sides. I had one replaced under the extended warranty only to have the other start roaring a week later. My personal fellings on parts that are on both sides is that they have the same amount of wear so when one goes the other isn't far behind.

 

how do you know when the hub bearings are going? does it make noise?

 

I was just feeling a vibration in the front end around 40-45 mpg

 

how much to have replaced?

 

From the dealer around $450. Mine were done under the extended warranty

 

Anyone think I could be hearing Vibes, grinding from a bad Ujoint? This is just werid that my bearings were replaced only 20k miles ago