Front Hub Replacement - Mileage

[Z71Tahoe2004]

2004 Tahoe Z71; 4WD; 5.3L Flex

Anyone have advice on replacement brand for front hubs? I've been replacing my front suspension with Moog parts, but have become a little leery of Moog stuff because of the trouble I've had with tears in the ball joint cuff on the upper control arms (happened on both sides). I know rubber isn't an issue on front hubs, but not sure I'm sold on sticking with Moog.

Probably looking to ACDelco / OE unless someone has found an aftermarket brand for hubs they've had good performance from...

 

[Denali12]

2004 Tahoe Z71; 4WD; 5.3L Flex

Anyone have advice on replacement brand for front hubs? I've been replacing my front suspension with Moog parts, but have become a little leery of Moog stuff because of the trouble I've had with tears in the ball joint cuff on the upper control arms (happened on both sides). I know rubber isn't an issue on front hubs, but not sure I'm sold on sticking with Moog.

Probably looking to ACDelco / OE unless someone has found an aftermarket brand for hubs they've had good performance from...

I just had to do both fronts on my 2012. I think they started to go in the 80K range. I highly recommend Timken as they're made in USA

 

[wjburken]

2004 Tahoe Z71; 4WD; 5.3L Flex

Anyone have advice on replacement brand for front hubs? I've been replacing my front suspension with Moog parts, but have become a little leery of Moog stuff because of the trouble I've had with tears in the ball joint cuff on the upper control arms (happened on both sides). I know rubber isn't an issue on front hubs, but not sure I'm sold on sticking with Moog.

Probably looking to ACDelco / OE unless someone has found an aftermarket brand for hubs they've had good performance from...

Might pose this question in the 2000-2006 section. Might get more folks familiar with your year of vehicle.

As for me, I would go with AC Delco OEM or Timken. I personally have also had good luck with Moog for wheel bearings. RockAuto has the AC Delco OEM for $163, Timken for $112 and Moog for $104.

Might check out your pads and rotors since you will be in that far already.

 

[Rocket Man]

2004 Tahoe Z71; 4WD; 5.3L Flex

Anyone have advice on replacement brand for front hubs? I've been replacing my front suspension with Moog parts, but have become a little leery of Moog stuff because of the trouble I've had with tears in the ball joint cuff on the upper control arms (happened on both sides). I know rubber isn't an issue on front hubs, but not sure I'm sold on sticking with Moog.

Probably looking to ACDelco / OE unless someone has found an aftermarket brand for hubs they've had good performance from...

You’re posting in the 2015-2020 section however Timken is the go-to consensus for those of us in the 99-06 models.

 

[OR VietVet]

Yes, like @Rocket Man and @wjburken said, can't go wrong with AC Delco OE or Timken. They are proven quality.

 

[Bounder]

My mechanic replaced one hub with an aftermarket (I told him to use OEM...) and it only lasted 40K miles, and then I replaced both with OEM, using another mechanic.

2007 Tahoe, 240K miles

 

[OR VietVet]

Welcome to the forum @Bounder and why did the old mechanic not follow your hub instructions?

 

[Dlayne]

Thanks again for all the replies. Submitted it to insurance. We will see what happens. If this is just normal, then replacing the other side as someone mentioned is probably a good idea. Replaced with OEM and just put 1,800 miles on it this week for a ski trip and all was well.

FYI, all stock parameters on wheels. Stock 22” summer with factory spec tire size. 20” winter wheels. Correct off-set and tire size. Mostly hwy miles on decent roads.

 

[EddieC]

A bit late, but just to add to the record, our first went at about 80,000 and I just did the other one at 97,000. The first one was replaced by a repair shop who noted at our trucks are known for that issue. I did the second one and it was easy.

 

[Rocket Man]

A bit late, but just to add to the record, our first went at about 80,000 and I just did the other one at 97,000. The first one was replaced by a repair shop who noted at our trucks are known for that issue. I did the second one and it was easy.

80-97,000 miles is pretty good for front wheel bearings.