Front wheel bearing replacement
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From: Phenix City, AL
Front wheel bearing replacement
Got a 2017 F250 6.2L with 103,000 miles with what I think are 2 failing front wheel bearings, left worse than the right. Pricing the bearing/hub replacements vs having it done in a shop. I know Timken was a highly regarded bearing manufacturer but not sure if they still are. The Ford parts are significantly more expensive than everyone else. Is it worth the money? I bought bearing/hub replacements from Amazon for my 2005 Expedition made by a company called Detroit Axle (don’t think it has anything to do with Detroit) and they have been good for about 20,000 miles. What do all you do-it-yourself mechanics do for this kind of repair? I have all the tools I need except for the snapring pliers which I am sure I can borrow from an autoparts store. I know I will need the hub replacement gasket kit too. What bearing/hub replacements comes with the O-ring, snapring and four new studs? I am bumping 70 years of age and all these parts get pretty heavy which is also a factor 😄 Any advice will be greatly appreciated!
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Much faster to just replace the hub as a unit and throw away the old (or return for core if required). Yes, you CAN tear the whole thing down and rebuild it, most people do not have the time to do so. A shop is likely going to just replace the hub unit, whether you go dealer or independent.
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Thanks to all who replied to my post. I shopped for parts, got quotes from shops and in the end I went with a shop I trust not far from me. It wound up being a decision to spend probably 2 days to replace both front hubs vs having a shop I know do it in a day. Then I could spend that day painting a room for my daughter and being at the beck and call of my wife and her garden, etc. I know I will pick up my truck and it will have a 3 year warranty on the parts and it will be perfect.
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