dirty deeds' deeds, done dirt CHEAP! and dirty vibes

Gotta do what ya gotta do. At least you know its a questionable part, and can start shopping for the proper replacements once it kicks the bucket.

 

I'll buy the cheap part now because I can put hands on it in just a few hours and it will get me by. I'll buy the better part(s) ASAP after that and swap them in. Maybe rebuild the cheapo for shelf spare in the gay-rage.

 

Yuuup. Toss it in the trail kit, just in case.

I could be completely wrong here, but I thought someone created a hub that was separate from the bearing, meaning it was possible to replace the bearing without taking the entire hub off. I could be wrong. The more I think about it, I probably should have stopped typing. But, I didnt, so now we're here...

 

HAHA! I'm not sure. I know the bearing in question is pressed-fit. I'm not doing that in the driveway without major help and tools.
Found the Bama dude from here on TW at https://www.marionbumper2bumper.com/ or I can opt for Dorman brand from most any parts stores at $172/unit.

Getting the alignment done and keeping my tires from going to shit early is top priority. Rebuild kits are only like $40 and I can do that at my leisure after I get the better assemblies in. Don't have much option to lolly gag right now.

 

Rock auto sells the whole hub assembly already pressed in (when they are in Stock) no need to press them apart and all that. But they are fairly easy to press apart as well.

 

I looked there as well. Only found the Economy option and didn't trust it lol! Also, nothing screamed to me it was a truly complete assembly.

 

If I was just a pavement princess mall crawler, I wouldn't have these problems

 

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...&+wheel+hub,wheel+bearing+&+hub+assembly,1636

Beck and arnley 87.79

I run them

 

Sub'd for future reference

 

I'm normally get a year or so out of them.

 

That’s not a very long life for that street queen you drive.....



But in all seriousness knowing what you put your truck through that part will probably last a while for any of us.

 

I'm gonna do my own troubleshooting when I get home to double check it's the WB going out. Shop didn't say the words "there's play in your passenger WB and it needs replaced now". Noticed the retainer clip things were half gone that sit on the back of the brake pads a few weeks back when I swapped tires, methinks they got sucked into between the pads and rotors and are causing a squeal.
Hell, my axle nuts could be loose after the diff went back in. Even though they got the ugga duggas and a legit torque wrench.

 

Should probably just get a 3rd gen.....

 

You're right

 

It's less about cost and more about the faster fix so I can get the alignment

 

I get it. Shit could start wearing out other, more expensive items.

 

Like tires. And tie rods, and axles, and the new to me 4.88 diff I just put in, and the steering rack.

 

Yep, part that piece out!

I'll take the mirrors and door handles, thanks!

 

Can confirm the WB is shot. New part on hand, install tomorrow or this weekend as time allows.

 

For reference

Passenger wheel bearing changed at 71k miles.