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New rear wheel bearings feel tight

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Indyteecee, Aug 18, 2022.

  1. Aug 18, 2022 at 5:42 PM
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    Indyteecee

    Indyteecee [OP] bad at building Toyotas, good at breaking stuff

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    Hey guys, just had a shop press out my old wheel bearings on the rear of my 04 DCSB and press new ones on. I haven’t got the axles back in yet the housing yet, but I noticed how hard these new bearings feel to turn compared to my old ones that spun very freely when I took the axle out. Is this normal? Do the bearings have to just wear in? Thanks in advance.
     
  2. Aug 19, 2022 at 6:51 AM
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    Bivouac

    Bivouac Well-Known Member

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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    That is a real hard call to make online.

    Hard to compare your tight to the next person.

    I take it your old bearings were worn and needed replaced so they would have been quite loose.

    Your saying it takes more strength to turn the new bearings on the axle compared to before they were installed?

    What brand bearings could come into play!
     

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