Replacing Front Wheel Hub and Bearing,
Submitted: Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 10:50
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Member - DAZA (QLD)
I have to replace the front left hand wheel bearing on the Ford Exploder, its a work / run around vehicle, I understand they have to replace the complete wheel hub assembly, a genuine part costs $1300 does any body know of non genuine bearing / hub suppliers that can supply them cheaper, I understand you can get them from the USA for about $295 plus freight, it's the first major thing that has gone wrong with the truck, it used to be the Cooks shopping trolley, she had it since new, and it had done only 60,000 ks, I bought her the Patrol, and as I mentioned use the Exploder for a spare vehicle, I'm a sucker for punishment lol lol.
Cheers
Daza
Reply By: Willem - Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 11:46
Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 11:46
Keep the old bearing and throw the Ford away....hahahahahaha
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - DAZA (QLD) - Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 18:12
Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 18:12
Whats that saying Willem,
A BIT OF TIN UPON A BOARD, A SPLASH OF PAINT AND THATS A FORD.
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Reply By: OzTroopy - Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 12:27
Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 12:27
Dana diffs in the Explorer ???
Jeeps have the same setup ... cheap everywhere but from the Australian genuine spare parts counter.
Give " Wooders " in
Sydney a call ... may be able to organise something for you ????
Ph # ... 02 9477 4312
Web Link - "Wooders"
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Follow Up By: OzTroopy - Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 12:31
Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 12:31
Must have been some shopping trolleys run over in the early use of the explorer ... The hub assy are normally good for 100,000k plus ... lol
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Follow Up By: Member - DAZA (QLD) - Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 18:13
Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 18:13
Thanks for the info, i'll try them next week.
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Reply By: Member - William H (WA) - Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 12:28
Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 12:28
Dazza try this site, and have a read, could be of help to you.
www.2carpros.com
Cheers for now...William H...Bunbury...WA.
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Follow Up By: Member - DAZA (QLD) - Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 18:14
Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 18:14
I'll check it out, thanks for your contribution.
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Reply By: Lotzi - Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 12:50
Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 12:50
G'day Daza
Have the same probs with swambos Explorer, we purchased ours new in 1997, only has 90,000 k's, goes ok but
broke a door handle and lock, near to $600 plus fitting. full set of hoses and belt close to $420.00, don't break a thermostat housing, close to $800.00.
Visited the explorer website and they use this mob in the states for their parts.
http://www.fastpartsnetwork.com/
Cheers
Lotzi
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Follow Up By: Member - DAZA (QLD) - Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 18:17
Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 18:17
Thanks for your input, yes Exploder parts are not cheap.
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Reply By: Lotzi - Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 18:47
Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 18:47
Gday Daza
The big shame is that they are a good veh, after fitting good shocks to them.
cheers
Lotzi
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