Hi Y'all - My first post here on this most excellent and educational forum .
This is a timely subject, as we just inherited an '03 2wd XLT from my deceased MIL .
It seems like a decent vehicle, with the HD towing package, and the 5.4L engine - 115K miles on it.
We had to go pick it up in MA. and drive it back to FL.
On the drive down, I noticed the tell-tale cyclic humming / droning noise at highway speed. Pretty loud, in fact.
I'm pretty sure it's the bearings, as the front tires are new, with a mild all season thread, and I had it aligned before they were mounted, as the old fronts had worn the inside tread really bad. The ball joints and tie rod ends were tight - just the toe was really out.
Anyway - My question :
Does anyone here have direct experience with the "economy" bearing / hub assy's from 1A Auto ?
I know, I know, you should "only", "always" use name brand stuff (Timken, etc), but the price difference is so damn extreme .........
I do as much of my own work as possible, so I'd install myself.
It needs a brake job and new rotors, so I'll have it apart, and thought to do the hubs at the same time.
The car will only have stock wheels and tire size, and see only occasional moderate towing.
So, anyone have experience with these hubs ?
Thanks.