phyd3ux
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- Location
- Slc, Utah
- Vehicle Year
- 1999
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 4.0
- Transmission
- Manual
I've looked over the forums, and tech articles and cant seem to find the answer to my question. So if someone could point me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it.
I have a 99 4.0 4wd xlt, it has pvh hubs, the bearings in the wheel assembly are going out, my question is: Can I replace the bearings alone? or do I need the whole assembly? The bearings listed on rock auto are between 4-12 bucks, the assembly, listed at my local autozone is around 240.00, I know this may seem stupid to some, I would consider myself somewhat mechanically inclined, but this is the dumbest setup I've ever seen.
Also, I have the option to buy a couple wheel axles and assembly's for a 99 explorer, but which parts would be interchangeable if any? would it be as easy as swapping the hub assembly? or would the whole axle and differential need to be swapped?
For what this truck's used for, and for as little as I use 4wd, and my budget being very low. Im trying to keep it simple.
Use small words, I'm not all that bright.
also, is there anywhere to buy original locking hubs, or what's the best idea for replacing them.. as far as quality on the cheap, It snows here, thats about the only time I use it, well, maybe two dirt road camping type trips a year. I cant see going for the Warn type on this.
Thanks,
-Ryan
I have a 99 4.0 4wd xlt, it has pvh hubs, the bearings in the wheel assembly are going out, my question is: Can I replace the bearings alone? or do I need the whole assembly? The bearings listed on rock auto are between 4-12 bucks, the assembly, listed at my local autozone is around 240.00, I know this may seem stupid to some, I would consider myself somewhat mechanically inclined, but this is the dumbest setup I've ever seen.
Also, I have the option to buy a couple wheel axles and assembly's for a 99 explorer, but which parts would be interchangeable if any? would it be as easy as swapping the hub assembly? or would the whole axle and differential need to be swapped?
For what this truck's used for, and for as little as I use 4wd, and my budget being very low. Im trying to keep it simple.
Use small words, I'm not all that bright.
also, is there anywhere to buy original locking hubs, or what's the best idea for replacing them.. as far as quality on the cheap, It snows here, thats about the only time I use it, well, maybe two dirt road camping type trips a year. I cant see going for the Warn type on this.
Thanks,
-Ryan
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