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Double front wheel bearing failure!

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by AV8R4AA, Nov 16, 2021.

  1. Nov 16, 2021 at 7:50 AM
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    AV8R4AA

    AV8R4AA [OP] New Member

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    My 2005 XSP with 90K miles total. The Spouse drive the truck on a 700 mile round trip.
    She said it was making noise. I checked into it and the right wheel bearing was shot.
    I checked the left front and it was fair. I told the shop to fix everything they find that won’t
    make it 10 years. They replaced both left and right wheel bearings.
    For such a low mileage truck, I have had to rebuild the rear driveshaft and replace both
    Front wheel bearings. Being a mostly BMW guy I’m used to parts failing early.

    is this somewhat normal to Toyota Tundra?
     
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  2. Nov 16, 2021 at 8:36 AM
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    shifty`

    shifty` Damn you! Let the rabbits wear glasses!

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    And needing specialty tools out the ass, and having to take the entire car apart just to service one small part on anything made after 1990? :D

    My truck has 70k. No driveline issues. No wheel bearings replaced yet.
     
  3. Nov 16, 2021 at 9:11 AM
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    hagrid

    hagrid The most diverse of Diversity Hires!

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  4. Nov 16, 2021 at 9:28 AM
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    Lol, so true. That’s why I’m enjoying the Toyota and Lexus lineup.
     
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  5. Nov 16, 2021 at 9:39 AM
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    Recently had to replace the L/F wheel bearing at 120,000 miles. No other driveline/drivetrain issues. It's a 21 year old truck so not too bad I'd say:thumbsup:
     
  6. Nov 16, 2021 at 11:37 AM
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    Just had the driver front wheel bearing replaced today on my 2016. Shop found it when installing new 295/70/18's.
     
  7. Nov 16, 2021 at 11:50 AM
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    KNABORES

    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    Bearings are wear and tear parts. YYMV, but eventually they will all need replacing. These are old trucks. Anything that is still working on any of them is in bonus time already just from age, let alone mileage.
     
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  8. Nov 30, 2021 at 3:52 PM
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    Got the big rig back from the shop. Painful price tag, but it
    drives so much smoother now. The truck used to hunt down the road.
    By that, It never locked in. Always a correction left or right.
    With the larger XSP tires and being wider than stock, it was fatiguing
    To drive. Now it needs no correction and is a joy to drive again.
     
  9. Dec 1, 2021 at 2:09 PM
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    How much was the labor for the front wheel bearing?
     
  10. Dec 1, 2021 at 2:16 PM
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    AV8R4AA

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    4 digits, then a decimal point. The first and second digit being a 1.

    thats out-the-door price, OEM parts, labor, tax, etc.
     
  11. Dec 1, 2021 at 2:52 PM
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    Punk1974

    Punk1974 former 2000 owner looking for a fg tunny project

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    sounds like a good deal considering the parts are probably around $200 for bearings, seals, shop supplies so around $450 a bearing side for labour
     
  12. Dec 1, 2021 at 2:56 PM
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    It was 1100. very happy with results. Just wonder why they both wore out at 90K total miles.
     
  13. Dec 1, 2021 at 4:17 PM
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    Clue one to front end durability ^^ when shit don't drive right, shit prolly aint right.

    I have had to replace one bearing, it was at 275k miles, the oring in the abs sensor had broken, slight water intrusion.
     
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  14. Dec 1, 2021 at 7:03 PM
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    shifty`

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  15. Dec 1, 2021 at 7:11 PM
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    Diablo169 ROKRAPR

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    Probably underused.

    I’m at 290k with wheel spacers and E rated 285’s and I bomb wash board roads.

    My steering rack, ball joints and TRE’s were toast at 245k.

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