So my front right wheel bearing went out today, and i got the joy of spending 325 bucks on a new one. It was easy to fix, it only took about 45 mintues but it mad me mad.

Why did it make you mad? You can't expect long bearing life with larger and heavier wheels/tires.

Yea i know but i was just suprised when i went to rotate my tires and the front wheel bearing was about to fall off.

And it was 325 bucks

I agree! $325 is a ton of cash for a bearing.

I'm mad for you!

Napa's best wheel bearing cost me $259 including Mass. sales tax. Did both sides after discovering passenger side was really shot. $325 is a little pricey. Be thankful you did it yourself, imagine what the dealer would have cost?

[URL="http://www.1aauto.com/1A/wheel-bearing-hub-front/Chevrolet/Silverado/1ASHF00063/732401"]

You think you got burned... I put 4 new tires on last week and had them do the alignment. During the inspection I had 1-2 inch play in my front drivers side bearing and 1 inch in passenger side. They quoted me $489 plus $98 install per side. Now that's highway robbery... I was in a position that I was unable to fix the problem myself and talked the guy down to $329 plus $98 per side.... I am still felling the pain... A reach around should have been included in the price.... DO YA FEEL BETTER NOW?

I hate that when you are in one of those postions. I had to have bell Tire put on a wheel bearing and a new pitman arm on my old s-10 to the tune of 550$ because I did not have a garage or tools at the time to do it myself...

I'm just going to have a cold one , I'll feel better for yaaaaaaaaaa

larger rims and tires love those bearings!

Mike

thats crazy, i just bought my truck and had to put one on the drivers side. but if you can find a buddy that works for a parts store they are alot cheaper. i bought one for mine from Oreilly's with his discount. cost me $150 bucks. but i feel for ya man.

i feel ya i did mine to the tune of about $250 for the part alone at 65,000 miles.

I did mine a while ago. Got it from Napa for $199

Did my drivers side at 27000km, but I at least had it covered under warranty.

Wooow! Maybe the front end weight along with larger wheels and tirers wears them out. Do we have a thread for changing these gold bearings? I've heard they are a sealed bearing.

Fifth one down http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=19

Thumb through the rest when you get bored.

McRat deserves a gold medal or something for that write-up. 5th one down is here http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71798

And, lazy me (no pictures), I hid this on here, in post #7 http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=146597&highlight=another+soft+brake

which is how to maintain the brake components while you're in there, BUT, make sure to inspect/ maintain the rear brakes, too.

Why read that??? Read Post #6 here http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=215233&highlight=bearing

Sup guys?
I have a low growning sound when I am cornering @ 35-45 mph. I suspected a wheel bearing, but threw it up on the lift and have zero play top to bottom and left to right. When my 02 Max bearing went out, I had 1" or so of play and made it obvious. So, I am kinda baffled not to find any play.............

28000 miles

Thanks
Dan

I just did my front driver sides. Costed my 320 from Napa.

I had a pretty gnarly vibration at highway speeds. There was about 1/16" - 1/8" of play on the lugs. I hope you guys who had inches of play are speaking from the tires perspective. I dont even understand how it could possibly move that much in the housing.

www.duramaxstore.com (http://www.duramaxstore.com) a site vendor sells the Timken Part#SP580310 Hub Bearing Assembly to members on here last time I checked for $210.00 shipped anywhere in the lower 48.

I went to 1AAutoparts.com and they have wheel bearings for our trucks for 149.00 and free shipping . Three day delivery and two year warranty on their parts can't beat that, stealer wants about 400.00 a piece

I have had to replace left & right bearings on my 04 2500 HD. I use this truck like a car. No off road- no towing etc. My point is this is the only vehicle I have ever owned that required said part replacement.HD I do not think so.

I have a noise coming from my front end that sounds like it could be some kind of bearing. Is that light groaning noise common?

'05/2500HD GMC
Duramax

Thanks

yep, sounds like a bearing...mine both went out within a week of eachother...had 57,000 on the truck, and the dealer replaced both of them:D

i had 51000 miles and one of mine went out and my local dealer did mine for $50 i had some deductble thing that made it that. i had no idea i had it

Are the timken hubs any better than one from napa etc? My driverside has just a hair of play so it's time to go.

Man, for what I have into the tierods, braces, pitman/idler arms, and now the hub It's half the cost of a 4-6 lift. Oh well, for 84k miles I guess it's not that bad.

Wow, you guys are replacing them with low miles. My 03 just had one go at 256k, was groaning and prolly due to the MVP plow the last 2 seasons and now 315's. I replaced both of them, dealer items.

I just replaced mine last week,,,it was bad, i rolled the head off one bolt and had to cut it off with a torch, so I heated the rest so that would not happen again.
Make sure you use a gooooood socket.

Is the wheel bearing the same for all years? I have one for an 05 but I just traded that truck in on a new 08. Will this bearing fit the 08?

CoKTM

Is the wheel bearing the same for all years? I have one for an 05 but I just traded that truck in on a new 08. Will this bearing fit the 08?

CoKTM


Yep, same ;)

I have 146K miles on mine and only the drivers has gone out, I am going to replace the passenger with tax return. That is only to be on the safe side for the next three years, ok maybe six. I only drive mine 5K a year since the tow truck is always in the driveway!

I did a search .. as I might need to replace mine...

I found it for $117. its made by FEQ ?


Part Number: W0133-1693967
Manufacturer Number: W0133-1693967


So it looks like shopping around pays..

[URL]http://www.1aauto.com/1A/wheel-bearing-hub-front/Chevrolet/Silverado/1ASHF00063/ (http://www.1aauto.com/1A/wheel-bearing-hub-front/Chevrolet/Silverado/1ASHF00063/732401)

Pretty cheap but unsure of brand and out of stock.

Stealer did one on a buddy of mine......$700.00 for one side. He told me the quote and I said go get the truck and the parts and we'll do it in the parking lot for free. $250 for parts.... $6.00 for beer... 45 min later and a big savings.

Here's a pair of #515058 hub assemblies with a lifetime warranty for $259 + shipping, single 515058 for $129.95 + shipping at same web store.

http://gmc-car-parts.macautoparts.ne...oductInfo.aspx (http://gmc-car-parts.macautoparts.net/Wheel-Hub-Bearings-5897/4712800-03-06-Hummer-H2-TWO/ProductInfo.aspx)

I see no sense making owning these rigs more expensive than need be....and with a lifetime replacement warranty, this is the very best price I've found.

Applications for #515058's from their website:



"Fits , Chevrolet and GMC Trucks:

01-05 GMC TRUCK SIERRA 1500 PICKUP 4 WHEEL/ALL WHEEL DRIVE,8 STUD HUB - H/D SUSPENSION

06 GMC TRUCK SIERRA 1500 PICKUP 4 WHEEL/ALL WHEEL DRIVE,8 STUD HUB

99-04 GMC TRUCK SIERRA 2500 PICKUP 4 WHEEL/ALL WHEEL DRIVE

01-06 GMC TRUCK SIERRA 2500HD PICKUP 4 WHEEL/ALL WHEEL DRIVE

01-05 GMC TRUCK SIERRA 3500 PICKUP 4 WHEEL/ALL WHEEL DRIVE,EXC H/D SUSPENSION

06 GMC TRUCK SIERRA 3500 PICKUP 4 WHEEL/ALL WHEEL DRIVE,8 STUD HUB - EXC H/D SUSPENSION

00-06 GMC TRUCK YUKON XL 2500 4 WHEEL/ALL WHEEL DRIVE

01-05 CHEVY TRUCK SILVERADO 1500 PU 4 WHEEL/ALL WHEEL DRIVE,8 STUD HUB - H/D SUSPENSION

06-06 CHEVY TRUCK SILVERADO 1500 PU 4 WHEEL/ALL WHEEL DRIVE,8 STUD HUB

99-05 CHEVY TRUCK SILVERADO 2500 PU 4 WHEEL/ALL WHEEL DRIVE

01-06 CHEVY TRUCK SILVERADO 2500HD PU 4 WHEEL/ALL WHEEL DRIVE

01-05 CHEVY TRUCK SILVERADO 3500 PU 4 WHEEL/ALL WHEEL DRIVE,EXC H/D SUSPENSION

06-06 CHEVY TRUCK SILVERADO 3500 PU 4 WHEEL/ALL WHEEL DRIVE,8 STUD HUB - EXC H/D SUSPENSION

00-06 CHEVY TRUCK SUBURBAN 2500 4 WHEEL/ALL WHEEL DRIVE

02-06 CHEVY TRUCK AVALANCHE 2500 4 WHEEL/ALL WHEEL DRIVE

03-06 HUMMER H2 All Engines

PART # 515058 PTC AMERICAN

ALL OF OUR HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLIES FEATURE

1/ HIGH QUALITY OIL SEAL

2/ INTEGRAL RACEWAY. TO PROVIDE PROPER BEARING CLEARANCE

3/ OEM APPROVED DESIGN

4/ OEM ABS SENSOR AND PLUG , AND ALSO ABS TRIGGER WHEELS WHEN REQUIRED

5/ LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR AS LONG AS YOU OWN YOUR CAR (SHIPPING NOT INCLUDED)

^ That looks SOLID! I found the timken for $185 shipped but saving $50 sounds like a nice deal.

Yea i know but i was just suprised when i went to rotate my tires and the front wheel bearing was about to fall off.

And it was 325 bucks

Consider yourself lucky you gotta good deal on that component. Up here in the great white north those wheel bearing hugs (front) are $575.00 CAD = $405.00 USD + applicable taxes. My drivers side just went out this past week at 85,000 miles = 142,000 klms.......SWH...:eek:

^ That looks SOLID! I found the timken for $185 shipped but saving $50 sounds like a nice deal.

Mind me asking if you've gotten more than a one year warranty?

Not that I'm kicking Timken, mind you, but I figure if Timken is OEM and it's the OEM part failing at 85-100k miles and are not covered under any warranty, any other hub assembly that meets OEM specs which provides a lifetime warranty would be an improvement. Plus, one can replace both assemblies and have a L.W. on both for the cost of one assembly from other retailers with a 90 day to one year guarantee.

As stated, "I see no sense making owning these rigs more expensive than need be...."

Regards,
Keith

Consider yourself lucky you gotta good deal on that component. Up here in the great white north those wheel bearing hugs (front) are $575.00 CAD = $405.00 USD + applicable taxes. My drivers side just went out this past week at 85,000 miles = 142,000 klms.......SWH...:eek:


Dangblastit! some goodhearted someone oughta buy them for you from the USofA and ship them to you there in Canada. Cost per hub + shipping would be significantly less than $400, I would think. Less expensive hugs are always welcome....:D

Keith

PS. I just replaced my P.S. hub for an out-the-door price of $138.96USD w/ L.W.

Yeah, the lifetime warranty model is $220, same thing, I figure they are just playing the odds like an insurance company.

I like the lifetime warranty idea, if the company will be around in a couple years to honor it. My only concern is that they will fail at an inopprotune time. But with the two-for-one price, I can keep my good pass side around just in case.

Did your order one from them? If so, how does it look?

Mike @ Dmaxstore has the timkens for $229 shipped. Can't beat that...

Mike @ Dmaxstore has the timkens for $229 shipped. Can't beat that...

Yes, yes you can for the same thing. I'm all for supporting vendors but $100 is nothing to sneeze at.

If he will come down a bit I'd be all for it. I found the timken for $185 shipped as well.

i here ua,...... i had to do them on my truck last summer. being i didn't want to go pick them up locally i got some from a site vender, silly thing is i clicked a few too many times at check out and ended up buying 2 sets. at first i was upset but i figure if i keep them around the shop some day they will save me all the pain of needed them at the last min. cores now a days i dont drive so much maybe i should sell em. thats a lot of beer money iv got tied up in new parts haah.......

i wish someone would develop a traditional style wheel bearing conversion for our trucks. or at least make it so we could service our hubs and just replace the bearing it self.

iv worked in imports that have a hub similar to our trucks only u can press out and in the parts that make up the hub bearing system making them less money to keep on the road.

Did your order one from them? If so, how does it look?

Yes, I did and the local parts house tried matching the price (MacAuto's price was $119.95+shipping when I ordered) but the local parts supplier wouldn't warranty it for more than a year, so Mac got my business.

It fit perfectly and with no glitches in the ABS as well.

Mike @ Dmaxstore has the timkens for $229 shipped. Can't beat that...

That is strictly a matter of personal opinion.

carsluTT, is your spare a 4x4? If so, how much? :D

Found a 5% discount on rock auto as well, the real deal timkens can be had for $180 delivered.

$180.00 each or $180.00 for a pair?

$180.00 each or $180.00 for a pair?

Each

any one know the timken part number

Sp580310

I just ordered a new hub assembly/bearing from Rock Auto. Using the discount code i got them for $180-185 (can't remeber the actual price) shipped to the door.

Well I ordered my wheel bearing from DMAXSTORE, a vendor here. Got me a tracking number on it with in a few minutes and a smokin deal at that.

Highly recommend him from my experience thus far. :D

That is strictly a matter of personal opinion.


LMFAO....thanks for stating the obvious.