92_rugby_subie Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 My front right wheel bearing needs to be replaced... I was thinking Id have to wait because I didnt have the funds... But I was in my garage, and I pulled out a "SKF" box that was labeled "bearing" so Im hoping that this part will fit mine, it came outta my 1984 GL Wagon 4WD, but now I have a 1984 DL Sedan FWD. The SKF box says its part 6207 Autozone says I need part 207 Question is, is this the bearing I need? If so, how do I replace it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 If it is the right bearing, you will need 2 of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 Exact copy of my faces... :-\ DAMN. Thank you. Guess I will go buy a whole set and forget the one Ive got Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 I see that my basic tools wont get the job done... Anyone in Oregon know of a shop that will do this fairly cheap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 All you need is a decent sized hammer, and a long drift. They're pressed in but they're not as hard to get out as one might think. At least, the ones I've done weren't too awful but then again, you might run into an issue with them getting stuck. Doesn't hurt to try! Don't forget the seals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 what seals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subruise Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 usually when i have to do a WB i just swap out the whole spindle, bearing and all. im that broke. always. it might not be the smartest or best way to fix things but its cheap and doable with the tools i already have. .02 RV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 usually when i have to do a WB i just swap out the whole spindle, bearing and all. im that broke. always. it might not be the smartest or best way to fix things but its cheap and doable with the tools i already have. .02 RV How might that be done? Do I look for the whole spindle? I bet Im more broke (funny Im betting at a time like this haha) but where, and how much would that cost me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subruise Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 at my local JY (tacoma pull a part) a spindle runs 11.50 if they have the part. take out the bolts holding the spindle to the strut. remove all ball joint nuts/bolts. remove axle nut assy. if necassary remove a arm bolt. remove stand on a arm to get the strut and spindle separated. these instructions are NOT in order of operations, they are in the random order i remember things. hope this helps RV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 But if thats a JY, how long will these parts last? Would it be an advantage to just replace the wheel bearings and get it done so they last? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subruise Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 well the JY parts will never last as long as new ones but it takes me less than an hour to do the swap and imo they last long enough to be worth it( your standards may vary). ya cant beat 12 bucks. like i said im broke. always. RV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 Me too I gotta proritize here I need wheel bearing on the right front Left axle is ticking when I turn left Alternator and battery are toast Air Filter Tags (Sept '10) Title switch Window on drivers side doesnt work I wish $500 would fall into my lap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 Oh and oil change Spark plugs and wires Tires Ugh, I need a job Anyone need a shop boy? Ill work for 8.50 an hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Maybe we can work something out for a trade. You help me around the shop - you learn some stuff - and I'll get you setup with wheel bearings or axles or whatever. I need my shed reorganized What do you think? (yes I'm serious ). GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 And I can change EA front wheel bearings in my sleep.... drunk. Takes me about 1/2 hour per side.... give or take..... you have to be one with the force. You will learn. I will teach you. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 Rick, that would be an honor. You have no idea. Wasnt thinking youd be the one to say that (was pretty sure my 100s of questions had made you dread hearing from me ) but I would love to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Cool - when can you start? I'm in the garage the next three days for sure. Hopefully wrenching on an OBW if I can get my cylinder heads back from the machine shop black hole they fell into Otherwise it's cleaning and organizing and probably some cutting and welding on my new shop table . GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 Well... Depends on what we do. If we want to just clean/organize for now, and then work on my car later, thatd probably be best, since I only have 1 wheel bearing and about $.95 to buy a bearing with... Since my car does need work, I would have to have girlfriend follow me out there (Sept tags) so I didnt get a cop sitting on my tail. Or take her car, but she has to work from 9am-3pm and driving out there in rush hour would take forever.... And Saturday I have class 8am-1230pm... We could head out after that? Im super excited for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Saturday sounds like a good plan. My other half works from noon till 7 that day so we should have a good stretch. You organize my shed and help out, etc - I'll take care of the wheel bearings and/or whatever else is going on with those front-end noises. I know a thing or two about bearings and most important - where to buy them on the discount . Your money is no good here - I just need your time and your effort. I don't have enough hours in the day or hands to keep all the balls in the air with GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 That sounds great. We will rush out right after class.. PM Sent for plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renob123 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 these instructions are NOT in order of operations, they are in the random order i remember things. hope this helps Lolz. Nice one Rob #12. Just remember: Beer before liquor, never been sicker. I'm in the garage the next three days for sure. Hopefully wrenching on a Frankenmotored Brat GD ^^^Fixed it for you. Jacob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis_Toboggan Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 what seals? Baby seals, gotta club them in.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renob123 Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Oh shoot, did GD tell you to get seals? You'll need them. Jacob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share Posted October 9, 2010 I think and hope he has that part under control... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 We are probably going to reuse your seals. If we need some we can get them. Discount Import Parts is open tomorrow. I've got all that handled so don't worry about parts, etc. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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