wheel bearings, how long is too long?

[captain_chaos]

Ok, my wheel bearings are starting to make the "fix me please" noise. Only problem is my beer tokens are to be spent on moving into a house with Mrs Chaos and beer, leaving the surf taking 3rd place. How long would they last before the noises sound more expensive? I.E would the truck do the run to the sun? If not I may have to opt out of this year's trip

[gwh200]

take them apart jas, clean,regrease and retighten..it may be all thats required

[BUSHWHACKER]

You're putting beer before your truck??????????????

No, it won't make it to Cornwall if they are making noises now.

[captain_chaos]

take them apart jas, clean,regrease and retighten..it may be all thats required

How do you take them apart? I could probably do it, but it's the putting back together maybe a problem.

You're putting beer before your truck??????????????

No, it won't make it to Cornwall if they are making noises now.

doh, sorry Stormy but I may have to bow out gracefully of the trip

[Diezel Weazel]

Ok, my wheel bearings are starting to make the "fix me please" noise. Only problem is my beer tokens are to be spent on moving into a house with Mrs Chaos and beer, leaving the surf taking 3rd place. How long would they last before the noises sound more expensive? I.E would the truck do the run to the sun? If not I may have to opt out of this year's trip

Jas one of mine (Old Truck) started making noises last year in the Highlands took it apart n repacked it wiv grease n never heard another sound even when it was sold nearly 6 months later...
Someone has done a right up, not sure where now, n' even if I found it can't do short cut link thingmy ... Try the posts at the bottom of the Page or do a search mate
Good Luck
Jess

There's always a Payback .... Ya just never ever see it Comin !!!!

[Apache]

If your wheels aren't glowing dull red, you'll be fine, trust me. I'm a doctor. Of sorts... well, not at all really, but I reckon you'll be fine. And if you aren't it wont affect me directly.

[captain_chaos]

Ok thanks guys, will have a trawl for help. Hoping a repacking of grease will shut her up for a while

[nero279]

any use - http://toyotasurf.asn.au/techsite/wh...ringsfront.htm

[hilly64]

had an advisory on MOT - "slight play on o/s front wheel bearing"

what do i need to do to adjust?

reading the write up above is of use but can the nut be adjusted without removing the hub

also only got usual socket set and spanners (plus pipe grips and stilsons, bit rough I know) - is it adviseable to get a 55mm Hub Socket

thanks

[Apache]

Yes. The nut will probably feel loose. Just do it hand tight, spin the hub, and give it quarter of a turn on that. Dont overtighten or you'll toast your bearings.

[NEZ]

Theyre Only About £30 Each, Would It Not Be Easier To Replace Them?

[MattF]

Theyre Only About £30 Each, Would It Not Be Easier To Replace Them?

What's the point unless replacement is actually needed?

[hilly64]

sorry just to confirm you can get at the tab washer and nut just by removing the dust cover?

[Apache]

Yep.

[hilly64]

thanks