ok guys, I hate to post this, but I need your help. If I remember correctly I think I seen something on here about serviceable wheel bearings and serviceable ball joints, am I remember correctly? or am I just imagining things

 

I believe the 1500's are non serviceable (expensive sealed hub assembly). 2500 and 3500 have serviceable roller bearings. Never heard of a serviceable hub for the 1500's but if you find one, let me know.

 

Just recently had to change mine, Auto Parts Giant had the best price for 2WD, $115.83 for the hub assembly. For the same price, Autozone sold just the bearing which has to be pressed in. Good luck!

 

2 WD you can repack 4 WD is the expensive sealed hub assembly.

 

I can't repack my 2wd. Wish I could.

 

What about tapping a zerk fitting on top of the assembly to pump 'em up? I saw somebody do it on a 2500, but I'm not sure about a 1500.

 

I read in the Haynes manual you can repack on 99 down 2wd models. 2000 up it's a sealed unit. I have a 2000 1500 2wd and I need to change out my drivers side front bearing. You can really feel it on right turns with all the weight shifted to the left side. Are these a pain to change out? I've never done a hub change.

 

It isn't terrible, though sometimes with wheel components, rust is your biggest enemy. If you have lots of that, you can have trouble.

 

Yea it's not that bad, and your right moisture killed mine and I don't play in the mud.

 

Figures rust would be a problem and considering my truck hasbeen through a flood I'm sure it's got it's fair share of rust. I've looked it over in a few manuals and they all make the process seem straight forward. What about the nut? I read those aren't reusable either. Is it common for those to come with a hub or is that just another part to buy?