Wheel hub replacement, what else should I change while there.

[stenerson]

My truck just got inspected. It passed but he claimed one of the front wheel hubs is starting to get noisy and recommends changing soon (I can't hear anything except normal tire noise). Almost 120K on my 2018. I've replaced them before in my 3rd gen Ram. At this mileage I'll probably change the upper control arm (I assume the ball joint is part of that) and the lower ball joint. Any recommendations appreciated on brand. (except for moog, had too much bad luck with them).

 

[Sherman Bird]

My truck just got inspected. It passed but he claimed one of the front wheel hubs is starting to get noisy and recommends changing soon (I can't hear anything except normal tire noise). Almost 120K on my 2018. I've replaced them before in my 3rd gen Ram. At this mileage I'll probably change the upper control arm (I assume the ball joint is part of that) and the lower ball joint. Any recommendations appreciated on brand. (except for moog, had too much bad luck with them).

The 4 most expensive words in home improvement and auto repair.... "While you're at it!"...

 

[CanuckRam1313]

The 4 most expensive words in home improvement and auto repair.... "While you're at it!"...

or "Hold My Beer & Watch This!"

 

[stenerson]

The 4 most expensive words in home improvement and auto repair.... "While you're at it!"...

LOL! Yep, you got that right.

 

[stenerson]

In my 3rd gen Ram the upper control arm and upper ball joint were one piece. I've been googling and I notice for this truck they sell just the upper ball joint.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Wheel bearing Mevotech TXF25309
UCA - Mevotech TTX

I beat the living **** out f my truck and havent broken those yet

Both on Rock Auto

 

[Jeepwalker]

I personally wouldn't replace the lower ball joints unless you have reason to believe they're worn. (easy to check). But that's just me.

But I guess if you're inclined to do it, it can't hurt ...so long as you install a high-quality unit.

 

[stenerson]

Wheel bearing Mevotech TXF25309
UCA - Mevotech TTX

I beat the living **** out f my truck and havent broken those yet

Both on Rock Auto

Cool! thanks for the recommendations. I usually only trust Timken when it comes to wheel bearings but I've heard good things about Mevotech.

 

[caulk04]

Brakes are really the only thing that you're going to have out/off as part of that job. Just do the hub and inspect stuff while you're in there.

One of my bearings is starting to grumble and I'm coming up on a brake job. Trying to put it off till the weather breaks, even with a garage.

 

[smoothee]

If you're in the salt belt I would make sure to apply dielectric grease to the new hub connectors. I replaced my bearing assemblies with SKF (which seemed to be another good option up there with Timken) and less than a year later the corrosion had broken one pin off. Didn't have these issues with the OEM connections and yes the connectors were seated properly. So ended up having to replace both pigtails and the OEM connectors.
But as for replacing anything else while you're in there I wouldn't really bother either as it's not a big deal to address again in the future. And another vouch for Mevotech TTX seeming to be good gear.