Has anyone replaced their hub assembly with anything aftermarket?
If so what brand did you use, did you have issues?

I have heard good and bad about Timken

I have head a lot of good about SKF

 

i got the cheap ones at napa. so far so good.

 

I was going to go with Moog when I thought about replacing mine. I started getting a wierd vibrations when turning the wheel after I replaced a half shaft, and the wheel bearing was the only thing that seemed logical was the wheel bearing, but then the issue resolved itself within a few miles of driving.

Good thing though because the bolts holding the wheel bearing on were all seized and I couldnt squeeze an impact gun in because the control arm was in the way to get the socket on them.

If you want Moog, try to see if theres a Advance store that has them instock where you can order online and do an instore pickup. Order them seperate and use code ES123. They should come to about $118 each plus tax.

 

Just bought the last 2 SKF's on Ebay for $220 free shipping.

 

both at napa for 350.00, came with 3 yr 36000 mile warrenty too, easy to swap out

 

Did you end up removing the knuckle? I remember having to on my 2000 Dakota. Not sure what is in the way on the 2005 yet. Dealership did the last 2 sets under warranty.

Also I will be doing a nice Write Up for everyone.

 

Wheel Bearings are on!

What a rusted pain in the ***.

Will have a write up soon