Front Wheel Bearings??

Take it from someone whos wheel has twisted off while driving, fix immediatly .my bearing was making no noise when it seized. Trust me you will crap your pants faster then you can say it when your wheel breaks off. Please don't wait.
 
digger said:
Take it from someone whos wheel has twisted off while driving, fix immediatly .my bearing was making no noise when it seized. Trust me you will crap your pants faster then you can say it when your wheel breaks off. Please don't wait.
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Agreed. I had one fail without warning on my 2005 Tacoma. I was lucky enough to only be 10 miles from home. It was dangerously close to damaging the rotor and caliper.
 
I have a 2008 Double Cab 4*4 since new. I have about 69K miles and at the dealership today for brakes. They told me that the drivers side wheel bearing needs to be replaced. I think they are going to just replace the front hub since that is cheaper than pressing out the bearing. Can't afford that today, but based on other forums, its seems the MTBF (mean time before failure) on the bearings for these vehicles is about 72 K miles. Toyota is usually great about standing by the vehicles (frame spray, rear spring replacement etc. ) . I don't have an extended warranty so I am SOL - and going to be out about $450 soon.
 
If you can "turn a wrench" you can replace your own front bearings and save some cash. Jaboltz... lots of info here about parts and process. Plus, Youtube has vids on this repair.
 
jaboltz said:
I have a 2008 Double Cab 4*4 since new. I have about 69K miles and at the dealership today for brakes. They told me that the drivers side wheel bearing needs to be replaced. I think they are going to just replace the front hub since that is cheaper than pressing out the bearing. Can't afford that today, but based on other forums, its seems the MTBF (mean time before failure) on the bearings for these vehicles is about 72 K miles. Toyota is usually great about standing by the vehicles (frame spray, rear spring replacement etc. ) . I don't have an extended warranty so I am SOL - and going to be out about $450 soon.
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$450!

That's a lot for just replacing the bearing. I have 100% new assemblies for $175 shipped. Basic hand tools and a torque wrench is all you need to do the job.
 
Honestly, I was quoted close to $600 bucks for a dealer wheel bearing replacement. So, hand tools, torque wrench, helper and case of beer and the job goes very quick. Helper is optional... more beer for you!!
 
BigMau said:
Honestly, I was quoted close to $600 bucks for a dealer wheel bearing replacement. So, hand tools, torque wrench, helper and case of beer and the job goes very quick. Helper is optional... more beer for you!!
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Agreed.

If you have replaced the front brakes you are only 4 bolts and a 35mm nut away from replacing the assembly.
 
Yeah, my driver side bearing went at 100k passenger side is still holding on. I bought the hub assembly from blue pit.. EASY job...
 
Yep I did that and no play. I think I'll cross fingers on those. Talked to a guy that had 600k on Honda with original bearings so that gave me a little warm fuzzy feeling
 
I always replace them both at the same time. The truck is up in the air anyway, why not just be done with it for another long while?
 
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