Replacing Hubs???
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Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: San Antonio TX
Replacing Hubs???
My car was having problems and I took it to the dealer to get checked out while i went to go visit family and friends in california. My dad just gave me a call and stated that they told him that 2 hubs needed to be replaced and the cheapest they could do it was around $1400.00 I was just wondering if this is good price for a dealer and what is a hub? thanks
Burning Brakes
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From: Arlington VA
First, do a search in the Tech section on Wheel Bearing Noise. The hubs are sealed units so they are not servicable. These also contain your wheel speed sensors. You can do a lot better by buying Timken Hub assemblies at your locat Autozone. I believe these are the same units being sold by GM as OEM and cost a fraction of the price GM is going to get for them. If you are at all mechancally inclined, you could do the work yourself. PM me with your e-mail address if you want the detailed instructions on how to change these out. I got them from another forum member. If you are inclined to have this work done professionally, shop around. I think you can do much better. Good luck with it.
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The hub itself shouldn't be more than about $150-200.........and the labor is a piece of cake. Get them yourself and DIY.
Pro
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From: somewhere on tour as jake blues ohio
try restorationautopart.com
or auto zone
my left has been bad for a while but it only starts making the rubbin noise when it gets hot,but mines in hibernation so it is gonna be a winter project it is a simple diy
good luck
or auto zone
my left has been bad for a while but it only starts making the rubbin noise when it gets hot,but mines in hibernation so it is gonna be a winter project it is a simple diy
good luck
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Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: San Antonio TX
I just talked to the guy at the dealer and he said both front hubs and belts need to be replaced and said just for parts not including labor is $419 a peice before tax.
What would happen when i was driving al the power to the drivers door would cut out and not come back on. and then on my display screen would say service tire monitoring system and my fuel and battery gauge would go all the way down and i have a full tank and the other 2 on the left went all the way up and would say reduced engine power and radio would turn off. He said 62 codes came up when he did dignostics for it which is insane. but if there is anyone in the San Antonio area that things they can get a better deal let me know.
What would happen when i was driving al the power to the drivers door would cut out and not come back on. and then on my display screen would say service tire monitoring system and my fuel and battery gauge would go all the way down and i have a full tank and the other 2 on the left went all the way up and would say reduced engine power and radio would turn off. He said 62 codes came up when he did dignostics for it which is insane. but if there is anyone in the San Antonio area that things they can get a better deal let me know.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: DFW Texas
What would happen when i was driving al the power to the drivers door would cut out and not come back on. and then on my display screen would say service tire monitoring system and my fuel and battery gauge would go all the way down and i have a full tank and the other 2 on the left went all the way up and would say reduced engine power and radio would turn off.
Did the dealer promise to give you a big kiss after he bends you over?
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