Hey guys I've come to conclusion that I need to do a wheel bearing but I'm not sure if I need a whole hub assembly or can just get the bearing itself from advance auto or autozone its a 98 4wd with the 3.0 in it also its tbars and not coils, was thinking of getting these http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_axle-repair-bearing-national_15050027-p?searchTerm=wheel+bearing
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Do the whole assembly, they are cheap enough, plus you won't need to press the bearing. Pressing the bearing sometimes requires a BIG press. I would go with Timkin assemblies. I have had other cheap ones but they didnt last a year. So far Timkin has held up very nice. They get pricey but they are worth it. Also check with a dealer to see if your hub assembly part number matches other years. I believe they do and you can find the Timkins for your truck cheaper. My truck is an 01 and I put 07 Timkin hub assemblies on
I don't think you can get the 4x4 bearings for the 98+ with anything other than an assembly. It is a sealed bearing assembly.
What about going to manual locking hubs, can’t that be done in a ’98-’00 without a lot of extra work ?
