That is the cap I have on my truck steer axle.
Sealed makes sense, especially if you watch the video I shared. When they pull that cap off, it's dry and clean. That had me scratching my head, but sealed makes sense.
I guess it's a good thing they don't feel loose at all.
Like I said earlier, maybe I I got lucky on this part. I highly doubt the kingpins are original with that many miles on it and maybe the front hubs were serviced/replaced at the same time.
Are my front bearings grease lubricated?
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So, almost makes me think a few things.....
1. If I have problems with these hubs, how hard will it be to find replacements?
2. If I have problems with these, would it be cheaper to just buy a used axle with oil hubs on it?
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A used axle with oil hubs for $750 or new sealed hubs at $1500 each?
That would be the question I will be asking when the sealed bearings are no longer sealed. Especially since I make no money with this truckRideandrepair Thanks this. -
I can't recall, it's been over 10 years since I replaced one. But I think it was 1300-1500 per side at FL. Volvo, IH ran them also. Not sure who else. One thing I will say, I towed alot of them. I always wondered how the drivers didn't know. But my personal opinion has changed from blaming the driver. I think when they go, it's so fast that you have no real chance. Where a tappered roller bearing will run hundred of thousands of miles loose.Rideandrepair Thanks this. -
Any tappered bearing can be grease packed. They been done for years. Just make sure you have a seal for grease. Some are grease only. Some are grease oil seals.
But if it has the sealed bearings I'm about 900% sure you must change spindles to get rid of them. Been a few years. But I recall the actual spindle machined much different.Rideandrepair Thanks this. -
Yes, when they went, they went fast. Not much you could do.Rideandrepair and jamespmack Thank this. -
Well it was 10 plus years last I bought. And that was through FL dealer. Plus I just don't fully remember.Rideandrepair Thanks this. -
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I can see why they fail so quickly. When the bearings go out, the rest of it is made from aluminum.
Right now, I'm not seeing any advantage of this set up.
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