front wheel hub replacement navigator
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front wheel hub replacement navigator
I am getting ready to replace the right front front wheel hub replacement for my navigator. Expensive part $200+. Is there an inexpensive option to this? Can I just replace the bearings?
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You didn't specify 2WD or 4WD, the hubs are different for each.
Here's a 4WD one for $75. (National Bearing)
FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY 515043 NEW | eBay
Here's the 2WD version from the same seller for $80. (National Bearing)
FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY 515042 NEW RWD 2WD | eBay
Feel free to send me your first born!
Here's a 4WD one for $75. (National Bearing)
FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY 515043 NEW | eBay
Here's the 2WD version from the same seller for $80. (National Bearing)
FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY 515042 NEW RWD 2WD | eBay
Feel free to send me your first born!
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Those are National Bearing units which is one of the "good" brands you mentioned in your first post. That aside, I used those brand of hub on my Expedition and went 30K miles on them before trading it in.
If only the super expensive ones fall into the 'do it right do it once' category, then why is he changing an OEM hub on a truck that's only 8 years old? Don't fall for the advertising hype.
Just 3 days ago I replaced both rear hubs on my daughter's car with a pair from this seller. They were a perfect match to the OEM ones that came off. If there was the slightest doubt in my mind as to their quality, then I can say with 100% certainty they never would've made it onto my own child's car.
If only the super expensive ones fall into the 'do it right do it once' category, then why is he changing an OEM hub on a truck that's only 8 years old? Don't fall for the advertising hype.
Just 3 days ago I replaced both rear hubs on my daughter's car with a pair from this seller. They were a perfect match to the OEM ones that came off. If there was the slightest doubt in my mind as to their quality, then I can say with 100% certainty they never would've made it onto my own child's car.
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No, the post says BCB brand, which is a Chinese import part.
I've been a mechanic all my life. Worked on plenty of cars and trucks. 8 years is plenty reasonable. Three months is not. No advertising hype, just real world been there done that reality.
I've been a mechanic all my life. Worked on plenty of cars and trucks. 8 years is plenty reasonable. Three months is not. No advertising hype, just real world been there done that reality.
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Many auto parts stores carry these exact same hubs but they have the Moog name on them and are priced over twice the amount. Check out the Moog ones listed on Rockauto. Not only is the part number the exact same, they even tell you they were previously branded under the National name and the one you receive could have either name on it. So maybe we're now going to hear that Moog is no good?
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Moog can be okay. But they rebox the best price so it's hard to say. Part number doesn't mean much though. A lot of them use the same part number. How many manufacturers make a 9007 Light bulb. It's plain and simple. You get what you pay for.
I've used the cheap ones, they are no good. Go to any parts store and ask for an honest answer as to the quality of the white box ones they sell. You'll see.
All I'm saying is buy the good part, get the good results. And yes, they'll keep making the parts, cause people that don't know better keep buying them...
I've used the cheap ones, they are no good. Go to any parts store and ask for an honest answer as to the quality of the white box ones they sell. You'll see.
All I'm saying is buy the good part, get the good results. And yes, they'll keep making the parts, cause people that don't know better keep buying them...
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Basic tools will get it done, jack, jack stands, breaker bar, ratchet, sockets, wrenches, torque wrench, etc. You'll have to remove the caliper, the caliper mounting bracket, the rotor, then there will be 3 bolts/nuts to remove, the ABS wire to detach, then the hub should come off. But if you have a 4WD, you will also have to deal with the half shaft and it's large nut before you can remove the hub.
Total replacement time is about 1 hour, but figure a bit longer if you think you're going to have trouble breaking the nuts and bolts loose.
The 3 hub bolts get torqued to 110-145 ft. lbs.
The 2 caliper mounting bracket bolts (not the caliper bolts) get torqued to 125-165 ft. lbs.
The center nut (4WD) gets torqued to 190-250 ft. lbs.
The wheel lug nuts get torqued to 85-110 ft. lbs.
Total replacement time is about 1 hour, but figure a bit longer if you think you're going to have trouble breaking the nuts and bolts loose.
The 3 hub bolts get torqued to 110-145 ft. lbs.
The 2 caliper mounting bracket bolts (not the caliper bolts) get torqued to 125-165 ft. lbs.
The center nut (4WD) gets torqued to 190-250 ft. lbs.
The wheel lug nuts get torqued to 85-110 ft. lbs.
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Thanks, I think I'll order this one http://http://www.amazon.com/Timken-SP550206-Axle-Bearing-Assembly/dp/B000VKN4TS/ref=pd_rhf_dp_p_img_7