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Bearing change Cost

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by vtdog, Oct 8, 2024.

  1. Oct 8, 2024 at 12:11 PM
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    vtdog

    vtdog [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have just under 100k on my '11 offroad. I believe that the right rear bearing is going bad. Although I can turn a wrench, based on the YouTube videos I viewed I don't believe that I can handle the repair myself, especially considering that I have no lift and would have to do the job using floor jacks and stands. I did my front brakes last year in that fashion and my back hurt for a couple of weeks after.

    I will Never go to my local dealer, but will find a local shop to do the work. Can anyone give me an idea of the "general" cost to replace the bearings in NH. Also, should I have both sides changed as a preventative and also have the brakes done at the same time. They brakes are original and had about 50% left last year when I did the fronts.

    Thanks
     
  2. Oct 8, 2024 at 12:39 PM
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    JasonLee

    JasonLee Hello? I'm a truck.

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    How rusty is your truck? A quick fix may turn into hours extra of labor to torch things to remove corroded bolts/nuts.
     
  3. Oct 8, 2024 at 12:39 PM
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    JasonLee

    JasonLee Hello? I'm a truck.

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    Also, the rear drums last pretty much "forever". I wouldn't bother replacing them.
     
  4. Oct 8, 2024 at 1:00 PM
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    Harden your bark, there are storms on the horizon.
    I ran the factory shoes to 140k on my 2nd gen. They were mostly gone at that point. Never replaced any rear bearings in the 175k I drove it.
     
  5. Oct 8, 2024 at 1:35 PM
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    Steelhead Bum

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    1836$ at the dealer.
    1386$ at an independent shop.

    Price was for Bearing replacement one side only and Replacing shoes on both sides.

    Both bearings at the dealer was 3200$ and some change.

    2022 prices so add 20-30% on top for 2024 level inflation.

    Dealer was using oem parts. Independent shop was using bargain basement parts.

    I have 120k and have replaced the driver side rear bearing twice, passenger rear once and both fronts need changed now. Zero rust truck so that’s a plus.
     
  6. Oct 8, 2024 at 3:49 PM
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    TacoTuesday1

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    i didn’t know which way to turn a screw.
    Removed my engine partly using an ikea chair. It broke.
    Out of necessity. That’s what poverty is.
    Became a mechanic doing that for other people.

    if you were near me in NC I’d tell you $50, $75, or $100/hr. The same dilemma applies to anybody who works on cars.

    so off the top of my head without checking book times probably 3-6hr labor plus parts which you can get on here good quality for around $350.

    when you go through the front of a dealer you are not paying the mechanic. You are paying the owner of the dealer.

    if you want someone else to do it, you can find a person and pay them.

    or, DIY.
    That also takes an investment in tools. My badlands HFT floor jack is probably $300 alone.

    just did my friends truck bearings for free.
     

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