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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 01:11 AM
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How can you tell when they need to be changed? What mileage would you guys recommend? Any vid clips if it make a noise?
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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I had to change my first set at around 80 k. My second set is already starting to making noise at 105k. I only auto crossed on them 3 times with the new bearings.

I even put in a set of axle shafts cause they were scored. Im hoping the shafts aren't scored again.


Did u do yours yet?
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by JeaneGrae
How can you tell when they need to be changed? What mileage would you guys recommend? Any vid clips if it make a noise?
A better question would be... what sounds or symptoms does your car have?

I've seen new bearings murdered in one hard launch at the drag strip. I've seen other 10-bolts last as much at 200k because it was primarily highway driven. I see in your sig you have the diff cover, that's a big plus, but it really depends on how you've driven your car. If you can rebuilt it yourself, NAPA makes a good kit (stay away from the eBay specials or discount part stores) for around $125 with everything you need. GL.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 07:07 PM
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Mine make a slight sand paper type sound u hear when driving slow 20-40km/h and the windows up with no tunes. U also might hear a hum on the highway if it's quiet in the cabin. I even noticed u could make it hum when cornering on an on ramp when my first set went.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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Forgot the best check is lifting the car up and checking the wheel for play.
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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 01:54 AM
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I can tell you that even 50k rear ends have a pretty good amount of slack in them when taken apart. After 100k it tends to get real sloppy.
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