gotta replace the front wheel bearings on my early 99 F-250 and i have a few questions
1. whats the popular make?
2. are the +99 and e99 the same?
3. Do i have to buy the hub assembly as well or just the bearings and runners?
You can get them at NAPA and you have to replace the whole hub assembly. I highly recommend going to Ford and getting the new mounting studs (8 total) if the new hubs don't come with them.
I had to replace mine a while back. I got mine at Powerstrokeshop.com . They are real helpful and at a good price. They have kits with all you will need. Studs and vac seals to do the job. I was really happy with the service and the fast delivery. Hope this helps and good luck.
99 Red Stroker
Order hubs for a 2001 and get two rotors . . . its a lot cheaper!! You have to get the rotors though. You can reuse everything else. And definitely go to ford and get the 8 hub studs (4 for each hub) and 8 nuts for them as well. Make sure they don't give you wheel studs and lug nuts!!:doh::rofl::hehe:
I spent under $400 on everything . . . I got the hubs and rotors at Federated Auto Parts. You might want to do the U-joints and axle seals while yer in there . . . I did. Of course, I've done hubs on these trucks way more than once . . lol
So what your saying is just order hubs to fit the 2001 and also get 2 rotors as well. And get the 4 studs per hub. And some U-joints and axle seals.....then go about getting some wheel bearings?
im in the same boat as you, i ended up biting the bullet and upgrading to the later model hubs while im in there im doing axle seals as well as ball joints and putting powerslots rotors and hawk pads in stead of stock, caame out to about 1200bux still waiting on the parts to come
fyi the hubs are $250 a piece unless you get the cheap knock off wich is still $190 a piece
I get a little bit of a discount @ federated auto parts and they have the lifetime warranty on them which helps me since I plow. Yes, replacing the other stuff while you are in there is a good idea but it can get costly. I did the axle seals, u-joints, lockouts, pulled the front driveshaft and did those u-joints, replaced diff fluid, etc . . . I always go overboard!
i'm going to pull out the bearings this week and take them to my local Semi alignment shop and see what the cost would be for new ones....that way i don't have to spend too much right now
you can actually replace just the needle bearing if thats the only issue unfortunately mine was both bearings.
thanks for reminding me i will be doing diff fluid too i was gonna do ujoints too but couldnt afford to i figured i might as well do as much as possible so its only down once
the previous owner never used 4x4 for 80k. main reason for it going out. i use it every couple weeks. i couldnt afford that right now cuz i need to replace my TC as well, im starting to regret getting an earl 99. so manythings to go wrong
Lol, I know where your comin from man. My trucks and early bird aswell. But just think, you dont have to worry about any windows in the block, like the later trucks with the PMR rods. It could always be worse!
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