Front wheel bearing recommendations?

[U&A]

2016
Ram 3500
Single Rear Wheel
4x4

Just over 87,000 miles.

Pass front is not in good shape. Driver front has a small amount of movement. Replacing them this weekend.

Any recommendations on a brand? I see Most all are now made in china and who the heck knows who has the contract for OEM so I have to assume Mexico or China for that.

a Dynatrac free spin kit would bad a$s but no way I can foot a $2,700 bill for that. Wish I could. (Sorry Corey)

 

[U&A]

What the heck?

10 year warranty on a Detroit Axle brand?

https://www.amazon.com/Detroit-Axle-Bearings-Assembly-Replacement/dp/B0BR34XNY7/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?crid=2L38G4AC4ZAMY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zRZRd4-_IiWL-6nQFtEjSmbAZKBLMF_c6kHpx2Ggg7gczLMwim2tTxGdx2bXhchUR5ET25qaK0sHGcf_VOqkl6MZMASBX53kHrGxsKpryai-BFRy0JgUBTAoMT0aDC6jf-1NqX-7nRBcf_9Cqilm1M7xUcdzKzZ3CBx6nD0dC8LIvk8BG3kRH9TqI3k4QENJu-7JaingTSfnxc8ErPGDNg.7j40g8H3ZrwNwWN9KywK7McWCslCEQzcfBXr8LasZ_g&dib_tag=se&keywords=ram+2500+wheel+bearing+tool&qid=1708560761&sprefix=ram+2500+wheel+bearing+tool%2Caps%2C252&sr=8-7

 

[Believer45]

i have always had good luck with both Timken and Moog. I will not install bearings from anyone else on my vehicles.

LINK

 

[buckeyexx]

SKF. Got mine from rock auto

 

[bm02tj]

SKF is my first pick and for sure not china

 

[gtomike60]

SKF or Timken

 

[chri5k]

+1 for SKF.

 

[Richard Kim]

Ordering SKF for mine from Rockauto. Heard that SKF is the OEM manufacturer for Ram. I'm at 160K; changing the bearings around 200K just in case. Heard to many wheel bearing horror stories.

 

[crazy jerry]

you running bro dozer wheels ? you positive the wheel bearing needs replaced ? we have these trucks going down potholed dirt roads everyday and they arent worn out at 87k. maybe your diagnosis is wrong ?

 

[sixback]

2016
Ram 3500
Single Rear Wheel
4x4

Just over 87,000 miles.

Pass front is not in good shape. Driver front has a small amount of movement. Replacing them this weekend.

Any recommendations on a brand? I see Most all are now made in china and who the heck knows who has the contract for OEM so I have to assume Mexico or China for that.

a Dynatrac free spin kit would bad a$s but no way I can foot a $2,700 bill for that. Wish I could. (Sorry Corey)

SKF and do your ball joints at the same time

 

[U&A]

SKF and do your ball joints at the same time

To late

Bearings done both sides.

Thanks you tho

 

[U&A]

you running bro dozer wheels ? you positive the wheel bearing needs replaced ? we have these trucks going down potholed dirt roads everyday and they arent worn out at 87k. maybe your diagnosis is wrong ?

No bro dozer wheels

Both were bad one was really bad

 

[crazy jerry]

No bro dozer wheels

Both were bad one was really bad

if the truck is mainly street driven i would expect the bearings to last 150k no prob. maybe they were short on grease from the manufacturer. but to need new ones at 87k i would dig into why if it were my truck but thats just the investigater in me.
heres some things that increase wear to bearings. heavy loads like a snow plow. bro dozer wheels. off roading. hitting every curb in town. driving like you stole it

 

[gtomike60]

if the truck is mainly street driven i would expect the bearings to last 150k no prob. maybe they were short on grease from the manufacturer. but to need new ones at 87k i would dig into why if it were my truck but thats just the investigater in me.
heres some things that increase wear to bearings. heavy loads like a snow plow. bro dozer wheels. off roading. hitting every curb in town. driving like you stole it

I've had 3 RAMs that I bought new...a 2004,2005,and 2012
Between the 3,I had 4 bearings replaced under warranty with under 20k on the trucks with the only off-roading to that point being driving down dirt roads
It happens!!!

 

[crazy jerry]

I've had 3 RAMs that I bought new...a 2004,2005,and 2012
Between the 3,I had 4 bearings replaced under warranty with under 20k on the trucks with the only off-roading to that point being driving down dirt roads
It happens!!!

three brand new trucks (albeit 15-20yo trucks with different axle than the op) and each with a bad unit bearing. im always suspicious that someone could be so unlucky.

 

[U&A]

if the truck is mainly street driven i would expect the bearings to last 150k no prob. maybe they were short on grease from the manufacturer. but to need new ones at 87k i would dig into why if it were my truck but thats just the investigater in me.
heres some things that increase wear to bearings. heavy loads like a snow plow. bro dozer wheels. off roading. hitting every curb in town. driving like you stole it

Truck gets worked in 4x4 off road frequently with heavy payloads. Not play.

The slightly oversized mud tires, its use as stated above and Michigan roads. Thats what I blame it on.

I can NOT go stock size. I will sink in the mud a lot faster.

 

[eimhear]

Timken: Known for durability, Timken bearings are often recommended for heavy-duty vehicles like the Ram 3500. Many Timken bearings are still manufactured in North America, and they have a reputation for quality and longevity.

SKF: Another solid choice, SKF bearings are designed for heavy-duty applications and are used by various OEMs. They provide reliable performance and are known to handle tough conditions well. And, if you need Chinese bearings, I recommend TBS-Bearings here, cheap but with good quality!

 

[Sherman Bird]

SKF or Timken

I'm partial to Timken... and here's why:
As a professional, I "see" many many issues and have for 48 years, as of this past June.
Timken has provided stellar and above average service quality and longevity for both my own cars, but my customers' as well.
A number of years ago, I replaced the front hubs on a 2000 F-250 4WD 7.3 Powerstroke, 4-door truck, using Timken.
The customer was chuffed as was I with the results... all dandy and fine.
A few months later, I received a letter from Timken, directly.... they had issued a recall. I was asked to have every one of my customers with this particular part number back to my facility and perform an inspection for a particular color of identifying paint stripe, to determine whether or not these hubs needed replacement, at Timken's expense!
I contacted my customers and performed the inspections. I was compensated for both the inspections and, if necessary to replace the defective unit(s). I was mailed a check rather promptly by Timken, regardless of whether it was just an inspection or replacement.
THAT kind of professional level of taking care of business really impressed me, considering how often I'd been given sh$t sandwiches by aftermarket vendors!

 

[chri5k]

I'm partial to Timken... and here's why:
As a professional, I "see" many many issues and have for 48 years, as of this past June.
Timken has provided stellar and above average service quality and longevity for both my own cars, but my customers' as well.
A number of years ago, I replaced the front hubs on a 2000 F-250 4WD 7.3 Powerstroke, 4-door truck, using Timken.
The customer was chuffed as was I with the results... all dandy and fine.
A few months later, I received a letter from Timken, directly.... they had issued a recall. I was asked to have every one of my customers with this particular part number back to my facility and perform an inspection for a particular color of identifying paint stripe, to determine whether or not these hubs needed replacement, at Timken's expense!
I contacted my customers and performed the inspections. I was compensated for both the inspections and, if necessary to replace the defective unit(s). I was mailed a check rather promptly by Timken, regardless of whether it was just an inspection or replacement.
THAT kind of professional level of taking care of business really impressed me, considering how often I'd been given sh$t sandwiches by aftermarket vendors!

Yes. And Timken bearings are quite often counterfeited. They provide an app to scan the unopened package to determine if it is counterfeit. I received some counterfeits from Amazon. Reported via the app and then vendor was gone from Amazon in 2 days. Plus a nice “thanks note” from Timken for making the report. Very professional on Timken’s part. Amazon refunded my money and I bought the bearings from a local distributor.

 

[Sherman Bird]

Yes. And Timken bearings are quite often counterfeited. They provide an app to scan the unopened package to determine if it is counterfeit. I received some counterfeits from Amazon. Reported via the app and then vendor was gone from Amazon in 2 days. Plus a nice “thanks note” from Timken for making the report. Very professional on Timken’s part. Amazon refunded my money and I bought the bearings from a local distributor.

As I've found out the HARD way, on-line parts can really ruin one's day!
In my case, I chose to "save money" on a timing kit for a Toyota 1ZZ-FE engine back in very late 2016.
I was rebuilding the engine for a very good customer.
I got the engine completed, started it for the first time... it ran really well...
Took it on it's maiden 2-mile test drive, and "bingo!" The check engine light came on. DTC was for cam/crank correlation.
This flummoxed me, because I was oh-so-careful when assembling the engine. After much rutza-frutzing and diagnostics, it became apparent that the cam timing was off. I could see (after removing the valve cover) that the timing mark on the brand new "bargain" Cam phaser was stamped off an entire tooth!!!! AAARRRRGGGGHHH!
I ordered the part here locally form a more reputable source (still an aftermarket piece), painfully took the front of the motor apart in chassis, and fixed the car! That car ran over another 150,000 miles before (total of 350,000 on the car) before the customer decided to upgrade to a new car... Inasmuch as the car in question was a 2003, I couldn't blame them!