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Old 05-06-2019, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by wongsol


Was that a necessary comment?
Back in the 80's and 90's, I charged customers an extra hour to replace a leaking cv joint boot. Now I charge customers for complete cv axles, for less than the cost of that extra hour charged. SAME for hub replacement. I would have to charge more labor to replace just the bearings and seals, and no guarantee on the condition of the hub. It's always a tough call to the customer to let them know, they need to pay more money after inspected. I would never try to rebuild a hub bearing, UNLESS A REPLACEMENT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. In your case, there are still quality hubs available, CHEAP!
Btw, if you are "burning" hubs, you have other issues, or you drive into curbs?
 
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Old 05-06-2019, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by atvspeed4
And PLEASE use a damn torque wrench on the axle nut...

Not using one will destroy a hub prematurely no question.
Originally Posted by happythree
why is that?
IDK?
 
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Old 05-06-2019, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by H3Luxembourg
Just get OEMs or good aftermarket hubs, no junk, it's for your security ! I think 200 or 250 bucks are not too much to spend in life for a secure drive.
I only have 94k miles on mine and still no problems, however if I ever need a hub, I will go big, because I can, CHEAP:

https://www.1aauto.com/hummer-h3-h3t...yABEgL2a_D_BwE
 
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Old 05-09-2019, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by hummerz
You will have to spend money on the bearings, seals, and you need the proper equipment to replace, and you also need to make sure there is no damage to the hub.
I think you need mental help, just like this guy needs, for a $50.00 brand new hub replacement:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJDc5FVFOYU
No such thing as a "good deal" you get what you pay for.....
 
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Old 05-09-2019, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SKIDPLATE
No such thing as a "good deal" you get what you pay for.....
I get quality parts wholesale, by the same factories that the OEMs use, and I can replace most in under 30 minutes. However, it's a 2hr flat rate x $120hr charge for replacement, to the customer.

 
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Old 05-10-2019, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by hummerz
I get quality parts wholesale, by the same factories that the OEMs use, and I can replace most in under 30 minutes. However, it's a 2hr flat rate x $120hr charge for replacement, to the customer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RQnHe-PBXc
Can not believe there is no mention of a TORQUE WEENCH!
 
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Old 05-10-2019, 07:52 AM
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Make sure you take it to the guy in the video. Ain't nobody got time for no torque wrench.
 
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