2015 Ram Front Wheel Bearings

[polock48]

Can anyone tell me at what mileage their front wheel bearings failed? Got a big trip coming up and was wondering if I should change them. Thanks

 

[KeepRight]

Can anyone tell me at what mileage their front wheel bearings failed? Got a big trip coming up and was wondering if I should change them. Thanks

Wheel bearings don't necessarily fail with tons of miles... They do fail new and old.

How many miles are on your truck? How far or how long is your trip.

Unless you hear any wheel bearing noise - you should not have any problems.

Obviously, before and during your trip - check all fluids, keep tire pressure at rated psi. Always check tires and engine oil when cold. Transmission most want it checked hot and prob running and in neutral. Look on the trans dip stick, It'll tell you.

Eng oil
Transmission
Brake Fluid
Windshield washer fluid
Tires

 

[polock48]

Thanks, right now I have 110,000 miles and will be putting on about 6,000 miles on the trip.

 

[Hootbro]

I agree, run them as is if no problems evident now. No guarantees when they may fail but generally they are a run until they are done type part and you should have plenty of margins for a 6K mile road trip if they are good and tight now.

 

[Bigskyroadglide]

I got 149k on mine, still slick still roll no noise

 

[TRAXX]

You will know... If you want the peace of mind, get the wheel off the ground and push/pull at 12 and 6 oclock and 3 and 9 to see if there is any play.

 

[Wild one]

Just to add to Traxx's post above,put your floorjack or whatever jack you have under the lower A arm and then use a prybar to pry the tire up and down,to check for up/down movement at your ball joints. If you don't have a jack,one of these little 12V guys are nice to have.There's cheaper 3 ton versions,as this one is rated for 5 ton and includes an impact wrench.

https://www.amazon.com/MarchInn-Ele...3486540&sprefix=12v+auto+jacks,aps,228&sr=8-6

 

[Burla]

if it aint broke fix it til it is...

you related to hemi395?

 

[jws123]

Jack up truck and check for play 205k on my 2011 front hubs look to be orig have yet to have one fail However my rear pinion bearing that is another story lmao radio fixes that tho lol

 

[Murphy Slaw]

Sounds like a fantastic journey...

 

[polock48]

if it aint broke fix it til it is...

you related to hemi395?

Nope, not related.

 

[chri5k]

Just to add to Traxx's post above,put your floorjack or whatever jack you have under the lower A arm and then use a prybar to pry the tire up and down,to check for up/down movement at your ball joints. If you don't have a jack,one of these little 12V guys are nice to have.There's cheaper 3 ton versions,as this one is rated for 5 ton and includes an impact wrench.

https://www.amazon.com/MarchInn-Electric-Hydraulic-Inflator-Flashlight/dp/B077T9CCKJ/ref=sr_1_6?crid=Q8OBMYYCS7XN&dchild=1&keywords=12v+auto+jack&qid=1593486540&sprefix=12v+auto+jacks,aps,228&sr=8-6

So what is "Cryogenic Antifreeze" and why is it a feature of this jack?

 

[Wild one]

So what is "Cryogenic Antifreeze" and why is it a feature of this jack?

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Got me,lol

 

[tron67j]

I had both front bearings go in my 2003. Both times I heard a noise similar to that when you ride on the rumble strips, very intermittent for a few weeks before it went. I had 110k and 125k at time of replacement. But things fail at different times. Haven't read about a regular problem. Just do your trip and enjoy. I personally never do major repairs just before a trip, I would rather have some time around my home to be sure everything is normal.

 

[AllJays]

65K replaced passenger side. at 75k i need to do driver side. Uggg

 

[cash4acres]

350,000 2015 2500 Cummins 10,250 lbs. No problems. Not lifted. Deleted. Stock rims and tires size.

Avoid bigger tires, rims, offsetting and jacking up trucks. Really screws up efficiency and durability.

 

[Marshall]

Just to add to Traxx's post above,put your floorjack or whatever jack you have under the lower A arm and then use a prybar to pry the tire up and down,to check for up/down movement at your ball joints. If you don't have a jack,one of these little 12V guys are nice to have.There's cheaper 3 ton versions,as this one is rated for 5 ton and includes an impact wrench.

https://www.amazon.com/MarchInn-Electric-Hydraulic-Inflator-Flashlight/dp/B077T9CCKJ/ref=sr_1_6?crid=Q8OBMYYCS7XN&dchild=1&keywords=12v+auto+jack&qid=1593486540&sprefix=12v+auto+jacks,aps,228&sr=8-6

If he don't have a jack, don't need the spare tire, Spin the tire, and check for grinding , the brake rotors may be dragging

 

[Goulign]

My 2014 Ram Diesel has 190000 kms on it. Last week all the brake warning lights started going on and off. Dealer diagnosed sloppy wheel bearings which were changed which solved the issue. No noise or other indication of worn bearings.

 

[RiverRatJim]

My 2016 had 73k, lost the left front. Was on freeway so had to slow down, when I just got to shoulder when folded under truck.

 

[Robeffy]

1995 Ram 1500, I think 180,000 km, original bearings, 4 wd if that matters. Not sure if I EVER replaced front wheel bearings, and I have owned and restored cars since 1973 or so. Just one of those things that never seem to go bad