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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 10:29 AM
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My right front wheel hub seems to have gone dry or bearings may be bad. It doesnt look like this unit can be repacked due to the sensor made onto the back of the hub. Does anyone know if it is possible to repack the bearings on these or just have to order another one. I only have 29,000 miles on the car and no auto cross etc.. Does this seem a little soon to have to replace the wheel hub?
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 12:41 PM
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autozone, timken; www.jakelatham.com for the install, common wear item; yes, 30k is unusual for this to happen
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 03:31 PM
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I had one go bad at 25k in my firebird. I used a Timken also from Autozone, no complaints, great price.
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 04:05 PM
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I believe my right front is going also, starting in with the "classic" bad bearing noises; I'm at 32K.. These bearings are small, the load on them is high, not a huge surprise although disappointing none the less.
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 11:26 PM
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Got the old one out and ordered one from autozone.I have been running aftermarket Z06 chromies. The right front wheel ; I have not been able to get balanced very well. This may have contributed to the bearing failure. I have a new set of speedline chromed wheels coming next week.
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 11:09 AM
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nice fix, some of the repro wheels are not good
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Had a bad one, went to Advanced Auto. $190.00 from Timkin.
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