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Old 01-17-2006, 08:23 PM
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i would say until it breaks? :P
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Default AHH U CANT DRIVE ON A BAD WHEEL BEARING. YOUR GAS TANK WILL EXPLODE.
im bored. haha
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it sounds real bad and it is getting worse. Should i be fine for the day or do i have it towed?
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I drove on mine for a good 3 months...it takes a lot for the bearing to actually seize up.
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Default I drove on my for like 2 weeks. It was really loud.
You'll be fine. Unless the thing is completely gone and rattling around the hub, you can drive on it. Just take it easy.
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Default I think it is close i hear it once i get up to about 10mph. At 50 it sound like I have a rock in my
wheel. I guess i will try to drive it this week. Can other damage be done?
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how much did you pay to get it replaced...both sides or just one?
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Just one side, rear passenger side. IIRC it was $65 in parts and like 150-180 in labor.
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Default Like SNogaro4 said, it takes a lot to seize one up.
The race is damaged and what you hear is the bearings hitting the damaged part. Takes a while for the bearings to chew themselves apart. Mine was wicked loud... I wouldn't worry about it. Just get it fixed soon.
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