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Well this post will run long with all the information since I have spun three bearings on my front drivers side within one years time.
Been having issues regarding my wheel bearings on my driver side for a year now. Have repacked six new bearings just for the drivers side in one year. Last time was only an hour ago, new seals of course and I did pack both sides.
When I went over to the drivers side. I first noticed the piece that slides on after the C clip had excess wear on it. It had been rubbing or something. The time before last when I replaced the bearings was only a few months ago, not even 3,000 miles ago.
I've spun to inner bearings and the first time it was the outer bearing. The second time the bearing scared the spindle which should have a certain measurement to fit the bearings just right. I have to take an orbital sander with 80 grid to smooth out the spindle to get the inner bearing to slid in. Today the inner bearing was pretty much gone. Fell apart once I pulled the seal off.
I also noticed the back side of the rotor had been rubbing against the ABS sensor and wore a nice grove around those little gear looking things on the inside of my rotors.
First question is, is it possible that I'm just too much of a country boy to pack bearings properly with a full time mechanic standing behind me and a Ford tech a phone call away?
I've been told, you cannot purchase new spindles, is this true? I just checked rockauto and they have everything spindle related but a spindle. I plan on heading to a local, 30 miles one way, junk yard tomorrow that's to lazy to tell anyone over the phone if they may or may not have any rangers, broncos, or explorers in their tiny yard.
What is a fair price to pay for a used spindle?
Are they universal, meaning the drivers side will fit the passenger side, or one seperate for each side?
What kind of grease am I suppose to use? Have tried two thus far and believe they are the same just different brands. My father has used the same stuff and never had any issues.
Have a headache now from the explorer. Returning to work Thursday with nothing else to drive and my drive will be highway around 25 miles each way. Once the shipping increases I'll be traveling more for work and may even be using the explorer to deliver packages again this year.
Hope its worth it to everyone shipping through UPS :
Been having issues regarding my wheel bearings on my driver side for a year now. Have repacked six new bearings just for the drivers side in one year. Last time was only an hour ago, new seals of course and I did pack both sides.
When I went over to the drivers side. I first noticed the piece that slides on after the C clip had excess wear on it. It had been rubbing or something. The time before last when I replaced the bearings was only a few months ago, not even 3,000 miles ago.
I've spun to inner bearings and the first time it was the outer bearing. The second time the bearing scared the spindle which should have a certain measurement to fit the bearings just right. I have to take an orbital sander with 80 grid to smooth out the spindle to get the inner bearing to slid in. Today the inner bearing was pretty much gone. Fell apart once I pulled the seal off.
I also noticed the back side of the rotor had been rubbing against the ABS sensor and wore a nice grove around those little gear looking things on the inside of my rotors.
First question is, is it possible that I'm just too much of a country boy to pack bearings properly with a full time mechanic standing behind me and a Ford tech a phone call away?
I've been told, you cannot purchase new spindles, is this true? I just checked rockauto and they have everything spindle related but a spindle. I plan on heading to a local, 30 miles one way, junk yard tomorrow that's to lazy to tell anyone over the phone if they may or may not have any rangers, broncos, or explorers in their tiny yard.
What is a fair price to pay for a used spindle?
Are they universal, meaning the drivers side will fit the passenger side, or one seperate for each side?
What kind of grease am I suppose to use? Have tried two thus far and believe they are the same just different brands. My father has used the same stuff and never had any issues.
Have a headache now from the explorer. Returning to work Thursday with nothing else to drive and my drive will be highway around 25 miles each way. Once the shipping increases I'll be traveling more for work and may even be using the explorer to deliver packages again this year.
Hope its worth it to everyone shipping through UPS :