Its a problem I have no intention of solving at the roots, because it will cause far too much grief to remove that amount of LEAD from my right foot :P

I have a dilemma with the wheels bearings on my 1997 F150 2WD, they don't seem to hold up to my driving very well. LOL The problem is usually after six months of driving the truck at "progressively advanced" speeds I have one or both dust caps puke grease out, and if I catch it in time, repack and good for another 6, which then I need to replace the **** poor bearings.

I was just wondering if there were a heavier option for bearings or speed rated version, or possibly a better grease than a full synthetic.... the bearings have been repacked properly with a needle fitting and packing wheels and dipped in the tub after lol depending on my mood of indecisiveness. Needless to say it is driving thats beating them out... Any suggestions?

 

Any high speed wheel bearing grease should be sufficient, I haven't heard any bad. So, I'm not sure if you use Timekin (spelling) bearings, to avoid the roots I would look for a better quality bearing first.

One guys fix =

(Timekin A 10) axle were $30.32 each, and the outer seal/dustcover (National 9912) was $16.38 each and the inner seal was (National 481837) at $5.49 each. Labor was $17, so with tax the bill was $126.60.

That's not you ^^^^, but just an example of another users fix.

 

replace the dust cap?

 

Thanks. dust caps are new as of the last repack... just was trying to see if there is the possibility of something better than stock that would hold up longer. No big problem if there isn't, as I will just blame my addiction to speed on the root of the cause and me and y heavy foot will just deal with this as routine maintenance lol.

Thanks for the suggestions, and if there is anyone that can give me some insight would be greatly appreciated.

(whats with the brew's post?)

 

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Reposted answer from log.

 

Ok I pretty sure they are timken (sp?) bearings... I will check over the dust caps and make sure they aren't fouled out of shape. The truck was parked for near 5months (probably should have mentioned that, my bad) but did not think it would make a difference.

Be tackling the truck this afternoon may post back tonight or tomorrow.