Anyone have any stories of wheel bearings failing at around 60K miles on 2500's or 3500's? <br><br>I'm beginning to think that may be my problem (see my humming post). The dealership wants about $250 for the front hub/bearing assembly. They changed the bearing system in '99. In '99, it would have cost about $60 w/ labor.<br><br>Thanks for your replys.

 

I did not know they changed them. I read in a 4x4 mag thet they have a aftermarket up grade for out trucks. it puts a extra set of bearings on the assembly so that it does not wear and cut into the the hub.<br>DM01

 

[quote author=dodgeman01 link=board=5;threadid=11554;start=0#109682 date=1046355582]<br>I did not know they changed them. I read in a 4x4 mag thet they have a aftermarket up grade for out trucks. it puts a extra set of bearings on the assembly so that it does not wear and cut into the the hub.<br>DM01<br>[/quote]<br><br>I have over 176,000 on the stock bearings. Only have had toi replace one rear seal. I am interested in the aftermarket deal though do you have any info?

 

I can't remember what book it was in but it is in a 4x4 mag like petersons or maybe even truck trend. I will take a look and get back to you. I would like do get the new design also.<br>DM01

 

The front wheel bearings on the 4x4's are a sealed unit, therefor you can't really service them. It is possible to press out the bearings and clean them up a little, and then regrease them, though. If you try this, be very careful not to damage the seals, as that will require a new hub assembly from the *******. The front hub/bearing assembly on these trucks were designed to be replaced as a unit, and not repacked... Thanks Dodge :.<br><br>Tigerfan, is that $250 solely the cost of the assembly, or did they give you that figure including the labor? I hear of dealers charging $350-$450 per side for the job.<br><br>Dodgeman1, although I have not researched it extensively I was unaware of an aftermarket upgrade involving an extra set of bearings... Interesting. The upgrade I am aware of is from Dynatrac, which I believe replaces the entire sealed hub assembly with new spindles/bearings, and converts to a manual-locking hub eliminating the vacuum op. Expensive though.<br><br>Just jack your truck up and try to pull/push the front wheels... Any play in the hub will indicate the need for a repair.<br><br>Wes

 

After another alignment, I talked with enough people who convinced me the humming from the right/front was the wheel bearing. The part was $255 from Dodge and was a hub/bearing assembly. And no, I couldn't find it anywhere else locally. Fairly straight forward R&amp;R. Took about 45 minutes (with beer). ;D<br><br>Thanks for the replys.

 

There is a upgrade that uses two berrings instead of one. They kinda look like a ford hub from what I can tell. It was in a 4x4 mag but I have no idea which one. I will have to find it because I was going to up grade mine someday.<br>DM01

 

Hope to resurrect this thread - I have a 97 2500 CDT 4x4 with a bad hub/bearing and need to replace it soon. Checker quoted $260, Autozone says it unavailable and the Dealer was closed, so no price there yet. Does anyone have a good source for replacement hub? And, did anyone manage to find info in the aftermarket hub noted in the previous threads?<br>Thanks.<br>Greg