bearings for troopy

You buy a Toyota presumably because you want the best. To do this you pay a premium but when you want some spares you want to go aftermarket because you want to save money.

Have you actually priced the genuine ones? Most people don't that make a post like this..they just assume and in doing so give a false perception.

Wheel bearing kits I presume are still available genuine in kit or at very subsidized prices from the factory.

Price them and if too expensive then put up a post that says TOYOTA WHEEL BEARINGS $XYZ TOO BLOODY EXPENSIVE WHERE CAN I BUY SOMETHING CHEAPER.

There are a number of parts that are relatively well priced at Toyota these days but we only ever remember the $6 trim clip and assume everything is ridiculous.

Oops forgot to answer all your question.

Front and rear bearings on a troopy are the same.
Don't worry about trunion bearings as if these go there are likely to be a lot more parts that you will require plus your vehicle is only 3 year old and shouldn't have a problem.

CBC will have the numbers on file so no need to pull apart to get the numbers off the bearings.

Have a great year on the road

Lyndon,
Get prices from different Toyota shops if possible. When I had to replace the UNI's in my 80 series I rang 3 different dealers and got 3 different prices ranging from $48 to $73.50 for rear tailshaft and $55 to $95 for front shaft.
In the end I paid a couple of dollars more for genuine parts as opposed to aftermarket.
I once tried an aftermarket fuel filter (repco) but had to drill out the holes where it mounts to the side of the engine as the original bolt holes were too small.


Rob

Ask for a trade discount. Usually you get 10-20% at Tojo dealers.

Lyndon,
Buy a front wheel bearing kit from Adelaide Truck and 4wd Spares on Regency Road.

It will cost you under $40 including seal, gasket and tab washer.

The bearings are Timken (same brand as mine had from the factory). The same bearings are used front and rear - they are also the same bearings all LandCruisers have had since the dawn of time. The rear seals have an extra shroud, but, if needed, you can use a front seal on a rear hub, so theres no issue there.

Maintain your bearings well, and you should never need to use it!

Cheers
Phil

Hi Lyndon k,
I got my wheel bearings from terian tamier (don kyatt group) for my 105 cruiser.
Didn't compare price, can't accurately remember how much I payed, however this may be a good alternate source if need be, also heaps of other common spares
Shane.Terrian tamer
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