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Yeah, that's one of the first things I've tried and I can't get any slack out of the tire that way. But I'll still do the measurements to make sure they're within spec. Also gonna swap wheels/tires with a buddy that has an 05 Monday and drive around and if it's gone then I guess that's the problem.
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Alright, so after some thought and reading different threads last night I'm starting to lean towards it either being the hubs, or the tires are bad. I'll know for sure Monday if tires are bad.
But with the hub, I havn't really found any solid information for the '05-'07 years, most threads are regarding '99-04'. And most diagrams I find on Tousley and stuff are 2WD hubs. I'll repost the image on this page of mine.
The orange bearing there is my first question. Is this bearing supposed to have play in it, or is it supposed to be tight? Second, is that a serviceable bearing or not? Ford told me that I could probably press a new bearing in there if I could find it.. But searching for threads on it nothing solid has came up on whether or not this can be done. Third, what's the technical name for that bearing? Correct me if wrong, but I believe the bearings around the orange bearing are the actual "wheel bearings" that aren't serviceable.
But with the hub, I havn't really found any solid information for the '05-'07 years, most threads are regarding '99-04'. And most diagrams I find on Tousley and stuff are 2WD hubs. I'll repost the image on this page of mine.
The orange bearing there is my first question. Is this bearing supposed to have play in it, or is it supposed to be tight? Second, is that a serviceable bearing or not? Ford told me that I could probably press a new bearing in there if I could find it.. But searching for threads on it nothing solid has came up on whether or not this can be done. Third, what's the technical name for that bearing? Correct me if wrong, but I believe the bearings around the orange bearing are the actual "wheel bearings" that aren't serviceable.
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This is the front hub assembly which includes the bearing. They generally are not serviceable. No there should not be any play. The bearing should be tight and have resistance when trying to rotate it. It should be smooth when rotating. How many miles do you have on your truck? To be frank yet not direct insult, always start with the simple stuff first such as the tires rims then work your way into the deeper stuff. Being as your at the "deeper stuff" already if it were me I would simply replace the hub now with a high quality USA made hub asm. I also make it a habit to do both sides at the same time. Anything over 100-150K would be suspect as far as the front hubs go. Some last longer some don't. FYI when and if you decide to replace the Hub asm you can pop out the orange grease seal in the old one and look at the roller bearings & races. Sometimes you can see the damage & wear.
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This is the front hub assembly which includes the bearing. They generally are not serviceable. No there should not be any play. The bearing should be tight and have resistance when trying to rotate it. It should be smooth when rotating. How many miles do you have on your truck? To be frank yet not direct insult, always start with the simple stuff first such as the tires rims then work your way into the deeper stuff. Being as your at the "deeper stuff" already if it were me I would simply replace the hub now with a high quality USA made hub asm. I also make it a habit to do both sides at the same time. Anything over 100-150K would be suspect as far as the front hubs go. Some last longer some don't. FYI when and if you decide to replace the Hub asm you can pop out the orange grease seal in the old one and look at the roller bearings & races. Sometimes you can see the damage & wear.
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So you can pop that bearing out but you can't press a new one in?
Also, been searching around for hubs. The dealer said 620 for the asm. the cheapest I've found online(rockauto) was 405 each side, and it was motorcraft. What other replacement options are there that are of good quality? I see plenty for 150-200 dollar range but obviously I want something good. The only other brand I see/hear of is timken as stated earlier in the other thread for about 500+/-
Also, my truck has 170k on it.
Also, been searching around for hubs. The dealer said 620 for the asm. the cheapest I've found online(rockauto) was 405 each side, and it was motorcraft. What other replacement options are there that are of good quality? I see plenty for 150-200 dollar range but obviously I want something good. The only other brand I see/hear of is timken as stated earlier in the other thread for about 500+/-
Also, my truck has 170k on it.
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How many miles are on them now? I don't have much luck with auto parts store stuff on this truck so far other than higher quality parts stuff like Moog, etc..
If the Motorcraft ones will last another 160k or so, hell I'd be fine with that..
If the Motorcraft ones will last another 160k or so, hell I'd be fine with that..
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At 170K your ready.......Try BDI inc (Bearing Dist Inc.) if you have one in your area. Even if you dont they will ship. Also try the off road & 4WD shops online. Check to see if Spicer makes them. Your higher end non-big-box retailers may stock USA hubs...NAPA, Federated etc...
Chances are the parts that are less than 200 are chineasium. Its your choice but I buy USA for several reasons...keep USA alive, safety and I don't like doing a job twice due to inferior parts nor risking my family's lives.
Chances are the parts that are less than 200 are chineasium. Its your choice but I buy USA for several reasons...keep USA alive, safety and I don't like doing a job twice due to inferior parts nor risking my family's lives.
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I completely agree with the whole USA thing. 1Aauto has a set of hubs that supposed to be USA made, but they're only like 180 bucks for a set. That cheap, something just doesn't add up in my head.
Aren't the factory hubs made by Warn? Also am I correct on you can get that bearing out but a new one can't be pressed in?
Aren't the factory hubs made by Warn? Also am I correct on you can get that bearing out but a new one can't be pressed in?
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Straight from Detroit. Doesnt say made in the USA but my money is on yes.
New Front 05 10 Ford F 250 F 350 Super Duty Wheel Hub Bearing Assembly 8 Lug ABS | eBay
New Front 05 10 Ford F 250 F 350 Super Duty Wheel Hub Bearing Assembly 8 Lug ABS | eBay
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Thanks for the link, I'll keep that in mind. I think as of now I'll probably go with either another Motorcraft one or a Timken one. Just sketched out about a buying a cheaper hub just for realiability purposes. Just discovered something weird.. I turned the 4WD on and off while driving a few times just to see if 4WD is working, which it was, but the last time I did it it after I turned it off the shimmy in the steering wheel was like completely gone... until about 5 minutes later when I got on a really bumpy road and it started doing it again. 
Maybe it's in my head, idk just seems weird?
Maybe it's in my head, idk just seems weird?
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Straight from Detroit. Doesnt say made in the USA but my money is on yes.
New Front 05 10 Ford F 250 F 350 Super Duty Wheel Hub Bearing Assembly 8 Lug ABS | eBay
New Front 05 10 Ford F 250 F 350 Super Duty Wheel Hub Bearing Assembly 8 Lug ABS | eBay
They are made in China, However we oversee the manufacturing company and all hubs are up to OEM specs. They also have a 1 year warranty. Thanks
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That being the case, I'm buying one more from this guy for my dually...$70
I'm too poor to pay 3 bills for one.
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Not paying big bucks for one when I can replace one if needed.
China is getting smarter, they find out what we think is non-China and all-american sounding so they can fool us into buying but the US is dumb to let them get over on us and they will own us if we don't wise up.
China is getting smarter, they find out what we think is non-China and all-american sounding so they can fool us into buying but the US is dumb to let them get over on us and they will own us if we don't wise up.