How to tell if Axle bearing is bad?
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How to tell if Axle bearing is bad?
When I had my wheels off, a neighbor came by to check out my car and he was twirling the axle. He said I needed a new bearing, because he was hearing a certain sound. I generally ignore what this particular neighbor says because I think he just wants to start conversation but it made me wonder.
I didn't really hear any unusual sound when i rotated the axle, it did have a noise though, as did the other side.
I am a little worried atm because I don't know whether or not to listen to him. The car doesn't seem to make an unusual noise and drives smoothly, but I have a loud exhaust so I may not be able to hear quiet things. At like 50 mph I can hear a slight whirr noise but it is extremely quiet and it doesn't sound unreasonable (I haven't heard it before but I noticed it there).
How do I know if the bearing is shot or not? Do i need to replace it asap? what happens if i dont fix it?
Is this something I can do myself(I do all my own work so far) and how much would it cost in parts?
I didn't really hear any unusual sound when i rotated the axle, it did have a noise though, as did the other side.
I am a little worried atm because I don't know whether or not to listen to him. The car doesn't seem to make an unusual noise and drives smoothly, but I have a loud exhaust so I may not be able to hear quiet things. At like 50 mph I can hear a slight whirr noise but it is extremely quiet and it doesn't sound unreasonable (I haven't heard it before but I noticed it there).
How do I know if the bearing is shot or not? Do i need to replace it asap? what happens if i dont fix it?
Is this something I can do myself(I do all my own work so far) and how much would it cost in parts?
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It sounds not unlike tire noise. Whomp-whomp-whomp-whomp. Chances are if you have bad bearings, youalso have bad axles now too. You can try axle saver bearings but when I did, mine went out in a few thousand miles again, so I had to buy new axles. I got moser axles, arp wheel studs, and timken bearings and seals all for about 300 bucks. The axles are nice pieces too. Took about 3 or 4 hours to do the swap in my driveway.
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Originally Posted by GuitsBoy
I wouldnt guarantee that, but if you dont hear bad noises, dont go looking for trouble. Im only saying what mine sounded like when they went out.
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Joe
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Originally Posted by black99ta
Nice price on all of that stuff, where did you order it?
thanks,
Joe
thanks,
Joe