Thanks for the tip, I have an Izusu pick up truck. Recently I took the pick up to alignment shop and was told that the bearings were slack or loose. The truck was taken to the mechanic to be tightened but, based on the observations from technicians it was still loose and now the driving experience is that truck feels wobbly when driving.

Man that is valuable information some mechanic don't know for 4x4 should have put it in the title I swear you help me a lot .59sec to 1.07 valuable info specifically for 4x4

@SnailTrail4x4

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate the feedback

Great work brother 👍👍

My 97 f150 wheel bearing went out at 170,000 , with front sway bar

I'm about to buy my first truck and this is something I never would have thought of. Thank you for the detailed information!

@SnailTrail4x4

5 жыл бұрын

Always happy to help, I don't know your experience but today's post (release soon) might be a help for you also.

Great explanation.

Great advice! I had just replaced my wheel bearings a couple of weeks ago on my front axle. I drive over a lot of rough pavement pot holes that can easily jar the bearings loose or loosen the nut. I might just reinstall my bearings and roll on from their. Thanks for posting the video!

@SnailTrail4x4

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for commenting.

Great video buddy that’s a sweet trick. Congratulations on almost hitting 2k. When are we gonna see Sam get built for November? How about a 2 minute Tuesday on Plans For Samantha!!

@SnailTrail4x4

6 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if I wanna keep that a surprise or not, what do you think?

@AZWESTSIDEWHEELERS

6 жыл бұрын

SnailTrail4x4 I’m dying to know with only few months to build and test and tweak things. Haha. I feel your dilemma though , I say spill the beans bro. 😏😉

Sir, snuggling the adjustment nut to 25 foot pounds sure seems like a lot of pressure on those bearings I think you may be putting to much pressure on the bearing, If you’re going to bearing this may be the reason why . You still need a tiny place for the grease to go between the bearing in the race... here is the procedure I like "While spinning the wheel in the direction of forward vehicle travel, torque the bearing nut to 15ft/lbs, this sets the bearing and grease. Back off the nut until loose then while rotating in the direction of travel retighten to 50-60 inch pounds, Install the cotter pin without backing off to the nearest cotter pin hole. This give .0005-.001 Now the problem is there is no cotter pin hole??? Check and you will find there are TWO 2 holes in the spindle and the chances are good one of them lines up. If not then you can use valve spring shims under the nut, install one shim try the procedure again and check the TWO cotter pin holes. I have used this for years along with trued/shimmed rotors and the most runout I have in one wheel is .003 total for bearing and runout."

Good trick I just re packed all my bearings.

@jailbreakoverlander

5 жыл бұрын

what torque wrench you using?

@SnailTrail4x4

5 жыл бұрын

It's just one I bought from the auto parts store

Also, a bad wheel bearing can show up if you hit a bump and your tire suddenly starts flopping around like it's gonna fly off. Your steering wheel will jerk also because of that.

@SnailTrail4x4

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, yes totally. This is just an easy way to check

@yingyangorca4124

3 ай бұрын

Mmmm you just gave me the energy to jack up the old wheels and check if they wobblin'

Hello, I have question. Which is better: the wheel has slightly play and small click when checking it by hand? Or there should be zero play when shaking the wheel by hands?

How do you know if ur wheel bearing is bad and needs replaced or if its just loose and needs tightened like u did in the video?

@benjithehunter

3 жыл бұрын

x2!

@bigwigvideos

2 жыл бұрын

when you tighten it up it'll either spin freely and nice and smooth, or it'll be notchy and gritty.

My 85 nissan 4x4 driver side wheel has much camber. Was told to replace spindle. Did that, no change to camber issue. I feel some play on the wheel when moving top and bottom by hand. It it posible the bearings could create such a camber issue?

Thanks!

@SnailTrail4x4

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help

Video of what can happen when the rear axle bearings go out on a Dodge ram pickup what can happen show me a video

What size socket is this? ?? (I looked it up, its 54mm or 2 1/8's of an inch, I paid 20$ total for next day shipping)

@SnailTrail4x4

3 жыл бұрын

Yep that's it, massive

Wish I'd watch this video five minutes ago.

@SnailTrail4x4

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I didn't let you know

I could be bad! , After moving the wheel 2 inches back and forth ? Maybe

@SnailTrail4x4

2 жыл бұрын

They are loose, but that could be bad. I'd replace. You should only have a slight wiggle

@Cjdanks448

2 жыл бұрын

@@SnailTrail4x4 I did

So I didn't see you install a keyed star washer and then the second 54mm lock nut?? If you only have 1 nut on your spindle your missing some parts man!

@SnailTrail4x4

6 жыл бұрын

I use the kit from trail gear that has the little Allen head bolts on the lock washer. This kit removes II 54mm nut because it will lock the lock washer to the first 54mm nut. I've had issues in the past with that stared lock washer breaking loose and loosening the entire spindle. This kid does a great job at preventing that. Appreciate your concern, and thank you for taking the time to write a comment.

@Natec098

6 жыл бұрын

Haha ok good I run the same setup. Definitely the best upgrade for anyone's wheel bearings. Makes adjusting them super easy

@SnailTrail4x4

6 жыл бұрын

Natec098 -- yeah, there great. Maybe I should do a 2MT on them.

Stay away from cars mate