Quick Question about Front Hubs

[Dan Acosta]

I have an 05 2wd. I noticed a clicking from one of the wheels when replaceing the brakes. Do I replace 1 hub or should I do both fronts at the same time?

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I have an 05 2wd. I noticed a clicking from one of the wheels when replaceing the brakes. Do I replace 1 hub or should I do both fronts at the same time?

It doesn't really matter, but like most things, recommended to do in pairs. I bought 2, did the drivers side when it started screaming, and held off on the passenger side until brake upgrade day. It's really just a maintenence record "keeping similar mileage" thing.

 

[ScottyBoy]

A very very slight clicking sound is supposedly normal, as the wheel speed sensors make a very faint click when the sun is spun by hand.
The biggest issue comes when the wheel can wobble up and down or side to side with the truck jacked up. Shake the wheel up and down, then side to side to make sure that there is no play. Even if there is no play, the bearings can still sometimes make a hirrhorr noise while driving, such as a humming sound or sometimes a screaming or squealing sound.
Just did both front hubs on my son's 99 Silverado 2wd and they were humming, and one had a LOT of play in it. They we're also throwing ABS codes for bad wheel speed sensors. So if your ABS light is on, that's another possible sign that you have a bad wheel hub assembly.

 

[Dan Acosta]

It almost sounds like there is one of the bearings missing and it is dry, like the remaining bearings are hitting against each other (if that makes sense). It is not very loud. It definitely is not noticeable while driving and there is no wobble, so perhaps it is just the speed sensor. The truck has 138k miles on it.

 

[swathdiver]

The truck has 138k miles on it.

Judging by the posts, that's a little over the average life for a hub on a 1500 'round here.

 

[ScottyBoy]

I've got almost 180k on my original hubs on my 2001. I'm guessing certain factors can increase or decrease the life of the hubs, such as off roading, riding on many rough/bumpy roads, or driving on dirt roads. I'm sure that keeping your tires properly balanced will probably help increase the life of the hubs as well.

 

[Dan Acosta]

Well, I ordered a couple. I tow a travel trailer often, and dont want to get stuck somewhere on the side of the road.