Wheel Bearings

[Canadian Expy]

Mine needs Passenger side Front Wheel bearing ,Ford tells me it only comes in a Hub assembly $310 is this true ???? Is there aftermarket ones that are better??? No bearing by itself??

 

[rburch]

That is correct!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Front-Whe...|Model:Expedition&vxp=mtr&hash=item231170a536

 

[tonydiv]

Yep, just replaced both of mine a couple of weeks ago. The previous owner was nice enough to strip one of the bolt heads, so it was an hour with the saws-all to cut it off. Then you need to find a ford dealer with the bolt in stock, because you just can't go to the hardware store for a replacement.

I took the opportunity to put new pads and rotors on, you know, since it was all apart anyway. I think I paid just over $500 for the hubs, rotors, pads and brake hardware kit.

 

[Canadian Expy]

Yeah so I order my assembly $310..do you guys know what size is the spindle nut
??? I think I'm going to have to buy that socket!!!

 

[walnuts4x4]

I can't remember I had to change my pass side last year... but I did it at my friends shop and used his tools...lol

 

[megawatt00]

I have bought the equivalent of these for another vehicle before. Timkin is the bearings that are in the OEM hubs

http://www.1aauto.com/1A/wheel-bearing-hub-front/Ford/Expedition/TKSHF00102/556378/1997

 

[tonydiv]

I'm pretty sure that mine was 35mm.

 

[jrjr]

That is correct!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Front-Whe...|Model:Expedition&vxp=mtr&hash=item231170a536

Have you used these bearings? How long have they lasted you?

I have bought the equivalent of these for another vehicle before. Timkin is the bearings that are in the OEM hubs

http://www.1aauto.com/1A/wheel-bearing-hub-front/Ford/Expedition/TKSHF00102/556378/1997

With other vehicles I have decided on the cheap parts plus brand bearings. The Timkens never lasted well for me even though they are a big name brand.

 

[Thermo]

THe spindle nut is 35mm. It should be torqued to 175 ft-lbs as I recall. So, when you go to break yours off, be ready to apply a lot of force. A good spray down with PB blaster may be recommended too before you go after it. I also find that if you can pop the center cap off of the wheel before you lift it up in the air and atleast get the spindle nut loose, it is much easier than trying to break it loose with the wheel removed.

I seem to recall paying around $150 each for my hub assemblies. I think one time I paid a little more, but then, I was also having it shipped to Hawaii on 2 day air.

 

[rburch]

jrjr, i have never used these. Was just using as an example that there are cheaper alternatives to the Stealer. And they are made in the same region as the Motorcraft parts.

 

[megawatt00]

With other vehicles I have decided on the cheap parts plus brand bearings. The Timkens never lasted well for me even though they are a big name brand.

I am surprised we changed both fronts out last winter on a Super Duty and they are holding up well. Between plowing snow and his wheeling he beats the snot out of his truck.

 

[jrjr]

I am surprised we changed both fronts out last winter on a Super Duty and they are holding up well. Between plowing snow and his wheeling he beats the snot out of his truck.

I guess we all have different experiences and do what works for us. My timken experience was on my daughters Sunfire. She blew through Timken bearings in 6 months several times. I tried other brands but the Parts Plus brand seemed to last the longest. I am sure that changes as time goes on to so it may be a crap shoot either way. I got real good at changing them though!!

 

[megawatt00]

I guess we all have different experiences and do what works for us. My timken experience was on my daughters Sunfire. She blew through Timken bearings in 6 months several times. I tried other brands but the Parts Plus brand seemed to last the longest. I am sure that changes as time goes on to so it may be a crap shoot either way. I got real good at changing them though!!

That is what makes the world go around! I bet you did get good at changing them.! We dont have a parts plus around here. NAPA AutoZone Advanced Auto and a CAP...

 

[Canadian Expy]

Well I put the Ford one in works just alot of coin!!!

 

[panda24619]

doing nvys short shaft was a pita! the nut was 35mm. and to take it off? HA! we tryed using muscle and leverage, but we ended up getting an adapter for the impact gun. about 5 mins of doing that and we had it off. putting it on was easy though.

 

[Canadian Expy]

Yeah thanks guys 35mm was right, no real problems taking it off, impact gun and off it came...lucky me I guess. I plan on looking into aftermarket one for cheaper $ but not quality because $350 with the Taxes is $$

 

[tonydiv]

Just an fyi... If you read through the installation directions, they explicitly say NOT to use an impact. I can only assume that they think some damage could be done to the CV joint.

Back when I owned my garage, we probably did a thousand hubs and half shafts with high torque impact guns and never had any problems. Perhaps they know something that I don't.

 

[panda24619]

Just an fyi... If you read through the installation directions, they explicitly say NOT to use an impact. I can only assume that they think some damage could be done to the CV joint.

Back when I owned my garage, we probably did a thousand hubs and half shafts with high torque impact guns and never had any problems. Perhaps they know something that I don't.

we tryed not to use the impact. but with both of us on the breaker bar it would not budge. so the impact did it.

 

[outkast]

I bought mine at autozone....130$ish used an impact, my only problem was getting the rotor off...took two days, a torch and a BFH

 

[tonydiv]

Part of the reason that I'm a huge anti-sieze fan.