TJ wheel bearings

[stuffed_in_a_locker]

WHY did jeep have to use a crappy sealed hub design on the wheel bearings? sounds like a money grab to me. i just had these replaced and they were $350 a side plus labor to replace the wheel bearings. dont go to jeep to get them done either because they only give a 1 year warranty. i went to the local oakridge certiguard and they got me an aftermarket set with a lifetime warranty. i hate that when dealerships make things retarded just to turn a profit on service.

[Luxton]

autovalue has PartsMaster ones... ~$140 per, lifetime warranty, just keep the receipt.

I (NOT a mechanically inclined person) replaced my passenger side one in 'bout 2 hours, and that bastard was really on there...

I have one on right now, have another sitting on the bench and am going to buy a third so I always have a spare and when the next one goes I can swap in my spare and drive my jeep to autovalue and replace the broken one

[ramtuff]

WHY did jeep have to use a crappy sealed hub design on the wheel bearings? sounds like a money grab to me. i just had these replaced and they were $350 a side plus labor to replace the wheel bearings. dont go to jeep to get them done either because they only give a 1 year warranty. i went to the local oakridge certiguard and they got me an aftermarket set with a lifetime warranty. i hate that when dealerships make things retarded just to turn a profit on service.

I understand that your upset and just venting.....but....

what your saying is completly unfounded. The factory hub bearings that come on most jeeps literally last for ever......if your jeep is stock.

I see in your sig. you've got 35" tires. Well, no, your hubs will not last very long at all. Even Warn's manual locking hub kit for 5 on 4.5 is not recommended for tires over 32".

we all push our Jeeps past the limit every day.

So, I think the phrase " SUCK IT UP BUTTERCUP!!" fits well here. :roll:

[Bnine]

You need to start investing in tools, books, and research time if you want to continue running that jeep without paying stupid amounts of money for general upkeep.

It takes 3 socket sizes including the 3/4" for removing the tire to change a unit bearing.

3/4" tire
36 mm, bearing retainer nut
13mm (12point), brake caliper and bearing bolts

With 35" tires you will be required to change unit bearings, balljoints, brakes, and some steering components on a regular basis. A TJ axle is not designed for a 35 inch tire. The additional stress means faster wear on parts.

If you rely on a shop to do this for you, it will get expensive.

Selectable hubs are cheap to service, but require a lot more attention.

If you dont mind spending the money, then go ahead. If you want to learn to do this stuff yourself, you can always come here and get help on any project you start.

good luck

[HIWYH8R]

And just to add, put lot's of antisieze compound where ever the hub touches the steering knuckle. The hub will practically fall out next time you need to change it. You might have to fight a bit to get the old one off.