Relatively New Wheel Bearings W/ Problems?
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Relatively New Wheel Bearings W/ Problems?
I got new wheel bearings/hub assemblies last fall and only have 9000 miles on these. While they are still very quiet, it seems like they have play in them. When I jack up the axle I can rock the wheel back and forth in all directions. The axle nut is tight, the assembly bolts are tight, and the ball joints are good... The play looks like it is coming from the center of the assembly where the fixed part meets the part that holds the lugs and spins with the wheels. Are these hubs supposed to have a slight bit of play? Could they also cause my wheels to look like they squat in towards the Jeep. Like they are caving in (slightly). They have been submerged multiple times.
Thanks guys any help is appreciated!
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they should have no play, when you installed them did you torque to spec of 175 ftlbs? this is very crucial for a unit bearing. i didnt do that for the longest time old my jeep and wondered why i replaced them every 4 months. started torqueing and problem disapeared. next question what brand wheel bearing, what size tire? the cheapos have really really cheap seals that do not do well with water.
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they should have no play, when you installed them did you torque to spec of 175 ftlbs? this is very crucial for a unit bearing. i didnt do that for the longest time old my jeep and wondered why i replaced them every 4 months. started torqueing and problem disapeared. next question what brand wheel bearing, what size tire? the cheapos have really really cheap seals that do not do well with water.
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Originally Posted by Radi
Drive Works hubs + oversize tires = about 9 months bearing life. Get the Timken or Raybestos hubs, the bearings are better.
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Originally Posted by may pop
Backspacing of the wheels is as important as tire size and width. The wheels sticking out will cause faster wear.
I haven't checked since I'm on my phone but are locking hubs such as warn the same as a hub assembly. Just locking ones disengage so the front driveshaft isn't spinning in 2wd?
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