Hello everybody,

Its been a while since I have done a wheel bearing/hub on a super duty. I guess I have been lucky
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2005 f250 single rear wheel (5,4) not like the motor matters.

Unfortunately, I plan on buying a Moog 515081 wheel bearing and hub assembly from amazon as it is 50% cheaper than the dealer or the auto parts store I deal with.

Its pretty straight forward , I know but does anyone have any tips on doing it?


Thanks again.

 

My tip would be to take notes.

You'll be doing it again.

 

Because of the bearing? What do you suggest?

 

Moog's quality has become questionable.

First of all, you need to nail down exactly which hub you need. You mention 2005 with 2004 in your signature.

But the Timkens have a better rep. Amazon can be a PITA if you need a warranty, so I tend to go RockAuto. You can always hunt down a 5% discount code. 2005+ is more expensive.

 

Here is my suggestion for a 2005; https://parts.autonationfordwhitebea...UtNGwtdjgtZ2Fz Another thing to watch out for when chasing a low price, anywhere, but especially on amazon and ebay are Chinese forgeries of "genuine name brand parts" the packaging may look authentic but the parts are not and of poor quality. Good Luck, Russ

 

TMT- I have an 04 6.0 as well as the 05 5.4.

I read a few bad reviews about the timken, ( as well as every other brand on amazon) That was my original " want" . I'll take your word on the rockauto Timken bearing.

AK- thanks for the suggestion, I appreciate the reply. Funny how the guy in the 99-16 forum is going through the same thing right now.

I tried to weasel a better deal out of my auto parts store but they weren't giving out any better deals. I don't usually order parts online for fear of junk.

 

Yep, great choice, but he is looking for a quality part with savings.

And while I can't say with 100% certainty, I'm pretty sure they are the same part in different boxes.

 

I’ve found the Timken hubs to be the only ones that last an appreciable amount of time on my Excursion. And I’m lifted with big wheels/tires. The Motorcraft hubs that I’ve seen have all been Timken, but at a higher price than RockAuto.

 

From the parts my old company sold to Ford, there is a markup for that Ford Box, the name behind it.

 

When mine (drivers side) went out 50k miles ago I went back with OEM. I am happy with it, but I would also feel pretty good with the Timken product,

 

I priced out an oem one $642 Canadian. No thanks.

I ordered the one that Jack referenced $394.20 Canadian, Thats a bit more resonable.

I believe the Moog one from amazon was $350

 

Unfortunate that shipping is so bad from here to there. Just $404 (American $) here. That is still $509 Canadian $ though.

https://parts.autonationfordwhitebea...ring-ac3z1104f

 

I’m 99% sure the Motorcraft hub you got is Timken. Especially if it was was the “OE Design” version that’s supposed to be the same as what originally came on the truck. The lower “service grade” I’m not sure about. But every bearing I’ve gotten from Ford, front or rear, has had Timken stamped on it when I take it out of the box.

 

I wouldn't doubt it. I just don't recall seeing Timken stamped on it.

 

Quick note. The Amazon people can't offer you sound advice but your local retailer or Wholesaler with a web site can. I find quick trouble shooting up the street far out ways any "savings' gleaned from chasing the 'cheapest" price out there. I had bought a door check that was not an OEM and you quickly learn why it's less than the dealer. "Fool me once, shame on me. Fool me twice, shame on you". Buy the good stuff, buy it local.
PJ