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Apr 13, 2017 | 09:45 AM

#16

andym

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The auto hub is a separate thing from the wheel bearings. The auto hubs are made by Ford and the only aftermarket replacement are manual AFAIK. The wheel bearings should only be replaced with Timken.

Apr 13, 2017 | 03:36 PM

#17

ithaca1230

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Quote:

Originally Posted by andym

The auto hub is a separate thing from the wheel bearings. The auto hubs are made by Ford and the only aftermarket replacement are manual AFAIK. The wheel bearings should only be replaced with Timken.

Thank-you!!

Apr 13, 2017 | 07:40 PM

#18

05MilMachine

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FWIW, the last Motorcraft hubs I bought had Timken bearings in them. Between Motorcraft or Timken, I would get whichever is cheaper at the time.

Apr 14, 2017 | 07:06 AM

#19

ithaca1230

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Im gonna order the parts from Auto nation next week and just get it done before it gets real bad. Thanks for all the advice.

Apr 14, 2017 | 04:45 PM

#20

wpnaes

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Be sure to lube 'em (22 pumps or until she oozes) down the ABS hole before installing (sorry if that sounds crude).

Apr 14, 2017 | 04:48 PM

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wpnaes

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Quote:

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Be sure to lube 'em (22 pumps or until she oozes) down the ABS hole before installing (sorry if that sounds crude).

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-hub-zerk.html

Apr 16, 2017 | 10:35 AM

#22

Bently_Coop

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How are your ball joints and u-joints? As said I would stick with the Timken unit bearing's too. Best price is Rock-auto and locate a 5% discount for the "how did you hear about us?" box.

Also if the ball joints or seals need replacement I would stick with Spicer as they're the ones who make the axle. With the kit below the only other thing needed is some u-joints.

Spicer 2020314 Ball Joint Kit

Amazon

Apr 20, 2017 | 08:55 AM

#23

ithaca1230

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From: Ithaca

Ball joints were replaced a couple three years ago. Last time we checked the front end and assessed the hubs (couple months ago) the ball joints were good. They were replaced with Moog greaseable ones. Just got to order the parts and get them done soon.