2wd front hub assembly

[Mike Bryan]

On our 2012 King Ranch 2wd, noticed a very slight vibration in the steering wheel with some associated noise. Had new tires installed, still there. My tire guy didn't notice anything, but when I jacked up the front, the driver side wheel had .080" slop. The hub assembly was bad, local advance said 200.00 bucks each, I found two from Detroit Axle for 120.00 free shipping. Going to go ahead and change out both. Has this been an issue with this design, at 100,000 miles?

 

[gixer2000]

I'm 4x4 at 130k and still rocking the original hubs. I would think 100k on wheel bearings is pretty good compared to cars ive had in the past

 

[Mike Bryan]

Yes, if it was a typical spindle and bearings, but with this new non serviceable design, by the way, it is not covered by my warranty, I would have thought it would have lasted longer. But, not having to deal with bearing tolerances, it is a good idea. By the way, the independent rear has the same setup. FYI, the 4x4 front assemblies are more readily available it would seem.

 

[brick]

I have replaced all hubs on my old 2003 EB. So far, so good, but only 7000 miles on the new 2016 Limited
brick

 

[Mike Bryan]

How many miles did you get out of your old hubs? Also, what year did they change over to the new design? My 2001 has the spindle and bearings.

 

[Clint Sommer]

I just changed out the front hub assemblies on my 2012 KR 2wd at a little over 100k. The driver's side was making noise so I went ahead and did both. Runs like a dream now.

 

[Adieu]

Is the "Detroit Axle" brand considered reputable?

Been looking at a great shocks-and-struts package deal from them, but had my doubts because they almost seem TOO affordable....