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Replacing Entire Driver Side Steering Knuckle w/wheel bearings.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tristan_Benancio, Apr 16, 2024.

  1. Apr 16, 2024 at 6:21 PM
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    Tristan_Benancio

    Tristan_Benancio [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So I need to replace my old steering knuckle and wheel bearings (broken bolt with extractor in old one) I ordered a new one through Amazon and notice the new one has the ABS sensor holes and my old one does not. Would it still be possible to seal up the new one? I still need to find a new wheel hub and bearing setup too so if you guys have any recommendations that'd be a life saver. I can always return the new one too if I find a used one with a complete setup.

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  2. Apr 16, 2024 at 6:35 PM
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    You can plug that hole up and just run the knuckle. I know I've read that on here somewhere. Not sure what you'd find that'd fit snugly in there though. Maybe just try a local scrap yard to pull an ABS sensor off a junked truck and snip the wire.

    Might get lucky and find that other Toyotas of the same era use the same ABS sensor (meaning more models you could pull a sensor from).
     
  3. Apr 16, 2024 at 6:43 PM
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    *So apparently only the Tacoma and 4runner used that speed sensor, but maybe you can get lucky and find one with ABS with the sensor intact at a pick and pull near you

    Otherwise I'm sure others will chime in with creative alternative solutions
     
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  4. Apr 20, 2024 at 1:12 PM
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    Tristan_Benancio

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    An auto shop here in my town was able to get me a used knuckle with wheel bearing inside of it already! $130! Took a few days but this will work perfectly

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  5. Apr 20, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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    Captain Magma

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    Could probably pop a silicone plug in there
     
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