both my friend and i had to replace all four of our wheel bearings. they are both 2004.5 700 his has 400 miles with 26" wheels and mine has 1200 miles with the stock rims and tire? is there a reason for this?

 

just for the heck of it, what did it sound like that made you think the berrings had to be replaced, and did you replace them your self, was it hard.

 

you could move the tire side to side with alot of play, yes i did it myself. you need to press them out then freeze the bearing and heat the hub and they drop right in...............

 

i mean whe you rode could you here like a tick or a click, and please explain how you did the berrings again.

 

wo wo wo are we talking baout the back or the front

 

they never made a noise, they just have play side to side.

1. press old bearings out
2. freeze new bearings
3. heat the rear hub or the front strut
4. drop new bearing in.

or you can press the new bearing in............. take your pick

 

huh

 

My 04 has been like that from day 1.......I questioned it to myself, cause its not the norm. 1800 miles later, they are the same (bearings) as when they were new....Now a-arm bushings, thats a nother deal.....

 

My 2002 700 rear bearings have a lot of play but until i hear some funny noises or they get real sloppy i'm not going to worry about it.

You can get NAPA bearings for a lot cheaper than the dealer.

Jim

 

did you try tightening the wheel hub nut first? 70ft.lb front 80 ft.lb back....