Mymeatb18
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- 03 Explorer Limited
Can't figure out why my front wheel bearings keep failing on my explorer. I have changed the left one about 3 times and the right one 2 times. It only lasts a short while before I start getting vibrations again. I supposedly bought timken bearings, they look legit, with a lifetime warranty from eBay. But have to pay $40 each every time I need a replacement. They look like 4wd ones due to the spline, not sure if it's supposed to be like this for a 2wd. Jacking up the vehicle the wheels have about 2-3mm of play when checking wheels for movement. I do have 23 or 28mm wheel spacers and I make sure they and my wheels are always torqued to spec.
I kept my last failed bearing and seems like the bearing races may be backing out.
I'm thinking of getting a bolt and washer with big enough washers to compress them back and then slightly loosen to keep them on permanently to prevent them from backing out again.
Good idea?
I kept my last failed bearing and seems like the bearing races may be backing out.
I'm thinking of getting a bolt and washer with big enough washers to compress them back and then slightly loosen to keep them on permanently to prevent them from backing out again.
Good idea?