What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

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Massfloefi

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Timken is usually the concensus but people have installed moog with no problems. I replaced my spindle nut as they say that’s the proper thing to do. I’ve seen many posts indicating that they did not. I think you’ll be fine but if I wanted the peace of mind while your going threw all that to replace a hub bearing I would.
 

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Timken is usually the concensus but people have installed moog with no problems. I replaced my spindle nut as they say that’s the proper thing to do. I’ve seen many posts indicating that they did not. I think you’ll be fine but if I wanted the peace of mind while your going threw all that to replace a hub bearing I would.

May also want to double check the existing nut. Not sure if it's a model year thing or what, but some trucks (mine was one) have a 35mm nut stock. The Dorman replacement is 36.
 

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May also want to double check the existing nut. Not sure if it's a model year thing or what, but some trucks (mine was one) have a 35mm nut stock. The Dorman replacement is 36.

Yeah I don't know why there are different sizes but I purchased a 35mm socket and it turned out that the original nut and the Ac Delco replacement where 36mm for me.
 

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FWIW you only need to replace the spindle nut if it's a locker of some variety. Either oval shaped or with a detent. Oval shaped because metal is elastic and will lose its spring over time. Detent because once you smack that punch, there are no do-overs. I can't remember which these are.
 

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Walked outside and got angry at my own record keeping.

Fog lights are leaking. Both of them. And they're only 2.5 years old. I could not for the life of me find a receipt to check if they still have a warranty. Will be pulling them out and re-sealing my own way
 

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FWIW you only need to replace the spindle nut if it's a locker of some variety. Either oval shaped or with a detent. Oval shaped because metal is elastic and will lose its spring over time. Detent because once you smack that punch, there are no do-overs. I can't remember which these are.

If I recall correctly I believe it has a very slight oval shape to it.
 

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Yep zoom in on this pic. You can see that it is oval. This is the correct part number for my truck. I would assume the part number for all our trucks is the same?

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I have literally have done dozens of wheel bearings on these trucks. No name bearings last a year at most, moog I have had last 2 or 3 years, timkin bearings will last as long as you own the truck. I have always reused the nut no matter what the size is (sometimes multiple times) it should take about an hour each side depending on how north you are. It is on the same skill level as brakes with just a few more steps (depending if you are 4wd/awd or 2wd)

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I have literally have done dozens of wheel bearings on these trucks. No name bearings last a year at most, moog I have had last 2 or 3 years, timkin bearings will last as long as you own the truck. I have always reused the nut no matter what the size is (sometimes multiple times) it should take about an hour each side depending on how north you are. It is on the same skill level as brakes with just a few more steps (depending if you are 4wd/awd or 2wd)

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ive bought timkin hubs and inside the box was a skf with skf directions. at this point i think only one of the best know suppliers are making these, the good name brands just resell em. timkin moog skf, likely all the same these days. timkin stopped the 3 year warranty too as far as i know.
 

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