Noise, not coming from tires

Hey all, my tires were shot so I got some new ones installed today. The tech told me there is a noise coming from my front end, he guessed wheel bearings. There has been noise for a while that I had attributed to the old tires. It got worse as I accelerated to about 65, but then was gone or quieter at 70. It had a couple of sweet spots where it would die down or go away. And a couple of RPM ranges where it was louder. I havent driven it over 55 since getting the tires (because I am scared now).

Does this sound like a symptom of wheel bearings? Would you suggest I let the shop tear apart the front end and investigate, I know nothing about mechanicals.

 

Based on your symptoms, you may very well will be needing new wheel bearings. The cheapest way, is to order them online and then have a local shop with a press install them on your hubs. Don't forget to include the rubber seals with your order. I think I paid $60 bucks to have them pressed in the hub, and like $60 bucks for the each bearing.

 

Sounds like front wheel bearings.... pretty common on the tacomas, the best way is to buy the hub and bearing units ready to bolt on from the guys on the forum http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...x4-sale-complete-best-price-ever-save-42.html
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...solution-ive-done-work-you-save-money-51.html
They will get you the parts you need and you can install them or have a trusted mechanic do it for you.

 

Awesome, thanks! Is this doable with a floor jack and jack stands, without a lift? I watched a video and it looked like it is?

 

To remove and install the hubs, yes.

 

Can't go wrong with either of these, I have Kevin's on hand for when mine shit the bed. Super fast shipping and beautiful parts!

 

Yes, thanks I am totally going for the whole-thing-in-one unit replacement

 

You should be fine doing them yourself, just be sure to rent or borrow a good torque wrench for the axle nut.... 35mm socket also.

 

Just to let folks know, I replaced both front hubs (with bearings) and everything is running smooth and quiet now

 

Look for BamaToy on here - he sells the complete, bolt on unit for the best price and quality.

 

easy peasy, good job.