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should i replace wheel bearings or hub assy.?

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Old 05-09-2013 | 08:16 PM
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Well I recently had my truck in a shop and when the guy looked at it he said the wheel bearings, tie rod end, ball joints and u-joints were all going bad. So i got the u-joint and ball joints ready to go. I was just wondering if I should just replace the wheel bearings or the whole hub assy. and if i should replace the whole tie rod or just the ends? I know it would be ideal to go all out, but im a little stressed for cash at the moment. But on the same hand i dont wanna tear it all apart and fix it, just to have to tear it about agian in a few months. So i guess im wondering the chances of the damage on the hubs or tie rod?
 
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Old 05-09-2013 | 08:18 PM
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It's one while assembly. You can't replace them individually
 
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Old 05-09-2013 | 08:29 PM
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^What he said.
Wheel bearings are non-serviceable in the 4x4 rams.
You gotta buy the hub/bearing assy, rockauto has em $40 each.
And if the tie rod is good shape just replace the TREs and be done with it.
 
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Old 05-09-2013 | 08:31 PM
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oh yeah, well dont i feel like a dip****!!! Thanks yall.
 
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Old 05-09-2013 | 09:38 PM
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its a common mistake haha these trucks are a little different than others on that regard.

If your mechanic asked you if you wanted to service the wheel bearings only find another mechanic
 
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Old 05-10-2013 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Ham Bone

If your mechanic asked you if you wanted to service the wheel bearings only find another mechanic

+1 on that!
 



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