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2001 Blazer - bearing hub


Reykviking
10-25-2007, 09:51 AM
I have now had to replace both bearing hubs twice, having done only 45k !
Can anybody tell me why they keep ceasing.

MT-2500
10-25-2007, 10:18 AM
I have now had to replace both bearing hubs twice, having done only 45k !
Can anybody tell me why they keep ceasing.

Welcome to AF.
A little more info would help.
Tell us a little more about truck.
What brand of bearing are you using?
Was it replaced with proper torque?
What type of driving.
What failed on old bearings?
Any other problems?

CanukGMC
10-25-2007, 10:52 AM
I did three of em in one month last winter. 2 on the same side and one on the other. I attribute the 2 i did on one side to them being the cheapo made in china hubs. These trucks are hungry for parts, that much I gurantee. My Jimmy goes through 1 or 2 belts a season, brakes every month or so, and constant check engine lights for evap and O2 sensor malfunctions. I wish I had fire insurance so I could burn this thing to the ground lol.


Ok I'm done.

Reykviking
10-25-2007, 10:57 AM
The truck has very seldom been off-road and never in glacial water, which is a killer; rarely driven in 4x4. I don't know what failed in the bearings, as I cannot open them. They just start this awful noise and sound dry. The replacement bearings were purchased from reputable US distributors and installed by a professional garage. I have no other problems with the vehicle.

Reykviking
10-25-2007, 11:06 AM
This is my 2nd truck since 1994 and I never had any other problems, ever. I just love my Blazers, but I am tired of these hubs. Now I just buy them in bulk and replace when needed - like tires.

MT-2500
10-25-2007, 11:36 AM
The truck has very seldom been off-road and never in glacial water, which is a killer; rarely driven in 4x4. I don't know what failed in the bearings, as I cannot open them. They just start this awful noise and sound dry. The replacement bearings were purchased from reputable US distributors and installed by a professional garage. I have no other problems with the vehicle.

Yes but what brand of bearing.
Was they the 90 day wonder bearing.

A good brand of bearing and the proper installation go a long way.

I would suggest A good BCA brand of bearing and make sure of the proper installation and torque on axel nut.
Good Luck
MT

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