Wheel Bearings & Hubs Press Service *** OE NSK ***

I keep the OP updated, it’s always current.

 

Righteous. I’m looking forward to this easy job thanks to your pre pressed, high quality parts.

 

@Tuckski
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@Steve-O
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@arrakis429
@Sasquatch3153
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Ordered on a Monday, got them by Friday, and installed them today:



Didn't have too many issues, mostly because I had already messed with a lot of things in that vicinity when I replaced my power steering rack a couple months ago. The passenger side was the one that went bad again - first one went at 60k (which I let the Toyota dealership replace to the tune of ~$1,000 just for that one side), and this one lasted until 150k (so it failed with 90k on it). The driver's side was still the original, so I went ahead and replaced it too. The driver's side was the one that gave me an issue - I ended up buggering up the last 1/2" of axle threads when taking the nut off. Thankfully, I was able to save it, but it was definitely my "oh shit" moment for today.

I probably spent the most time getting the dust shields back in place. I went ahead and ordered new ones (Toyota p/n

$33 43514-28010 Genuine Toyota Parts - Cap, Fr Hub Grease (43514-28010)

43514-28010), and they were a tight fit. Other than that, it was pretty straightforward.

If anyone is on the fence about ordering these from 05Taco4x4, don't hesitate. They are identical to what I pulled out, and the transaction couldn't have been any easier. All in all, it took me about 4 hours to do both sides. Hopefully these will last a while. If not, I at least know what to expect now.

 

Thanks for the positive feedback.
I’m curious how to know when/why you replaced the steering rack. Torn boot, loose steering or oil leak?

 

@rollin904
@Kappes03
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Noticed the power steering fluid reservoir was low a few months back...did some investigating, and found that the passenger side boot was wet. I suspect I caught it early, as it didn't make a huge mess, but it certainly wasn't going to fix itself. It was the original rack - it made it 149k miles before it started letting go. I posted about that adventure here:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...eering-2nd-gen-v6.293781/page-8#post-23222796

There were no other symptoms other than the low fluid.

 

Thanks, I’ve got fluid down there so suspected the same.

 

You definitely dont mess around with packing lol. Now to order gusseted spindles

 

Now to convince @Nazupag524 to use his shop for install

 

Bring it on bro

 

@Polako
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@tacofriday
@gmartin284
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@TRDZILA
@spkldbrd
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No these won’t work with that year

 

I have the hubs from when I swapped mine a while back. Would you be able to press in new bearings if I sent them to you? Thanks!

 

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