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Wheel bearings squeaking

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by RNDABOUT, Jul 14, 2022.

  1. Jul 14, 2022 at 6:19 AM
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    RNDABOUT

    RNDABOUT [OP] New Member

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    Hiya gang.
    2017 offf road DC 6.5.
    My front bearings are squeaking/ squealing. I don't think they should be. I didn't have this issue on my 2002.
    35's on18's no lift.

    Looking to upgrade bearings. Suggestions?

    TIA
     
  2. Jul 14, 2022 at 9:30 AM
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    frichco228

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    Stock is fine and should be reliable and long lasting. sure it is bearings and not brakes? How many miles on your truck? What wheels/offset are you running? How do you use your truck? Any offroading in mud, sand or water?
     
  3. Jul 15, 2022 at 6:57 AM
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    RNDABOUT

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    Doesnt seem logical with only
    80k km (50k miles), Right?
    All my brakes just redone, i have stock TRD rims with 35 Toyo AT3s. No spacers or offset change. I just remolded the plastic mudflaps to fit the tires.
    All I can think to attribute bearings wearing prematurely is consistent curb hoping and puddle jumping.
     
    Last edited: Jul 21, 2022
  4. Jul 15, 2022 at 7:07 AM
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    frichco228

    frichco228 Valued Member

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    Those big 35s put a lot more stress on a half ton truck than 32 inchers. Guessing you also moved to lower offset rim or wheel spacers which also increase stress on the bearings. And then of course there is use, so off road, running in mud/sand/water, driving fast in corners with big tires all put additional stress on the bearings. If you purchased the truck used, no telling what the previous owner did or how they used the truck.

    But yes, needing wheel bearings at 50k miles seems premature.
     
  5. Jul 15, 2022 at 7:26 AM
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    texasrho83

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    Does it have OEM in it?

    I believe the recommended brand is Koyo and luckily they aren't too hard to find (not limited to paying inflated dealer pricing)

    Screenshot_20220715-092516_Brave.jpg
     
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  6. Jul 15, 2022 at 7:45 AM
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    Cruzer

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    Since you got your brakes recently serviced I'd check if the brake dust shields are touching something.
     

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