Front Hub Assembly bearing replacement

philridling

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I have an F350 SD 4x4 Crew Cab 7.3L and I need to replace the front hub assembly. I really only want to replace the bearings and races. Am I stuck replaceing the entire assembly, or can I simply replace the bearings and races? I live in Oregon and the local NAPA parts store wants $400 for one assembly! That is B.S. Any help is appreciated.
I need to know the best way to tackle this. I have it tore down to the hub assembly but I haven't removed the hub yet. If I have to replace the entire hub, is there a better place to get the assmbly for a decent cost? I don't want a cheap quality replacement, but I thinlk $400 per side is way out of line.

Thank you,

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keanoknick

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Sorry, but you have to replace the entire hub as a unit, they are a sealed unit. I'm not sure where the best place to buy one is.
 

JLDickmon

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bite the bullet and buy a name brand one, too

the chinese knock-offs snap, pop & make all kinds of rude and disgusting noises
 

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Hi, I am new here , I think the site is great with lots to offer, I did some reaserch and found if you have an early 99 you can use 2000 hubs and rotors , the offset is diferent by 4mm so the caliper will hang up if you mix early 99 rotors and 2000 hubs . I saved about $ 150 per side purchasing the 2000 setup for my early 99
 

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Here is a TikiWiki article on doing the job.

TikiWiki : Front 4X4 Hub Replacement

$300-400 is about what I paid for mine.

Don't forget to buy new hub studs and if you have the ESOF shift on the fly 4X4 also get the new orings for the inner and outer part of the hub.


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