4rnr

I noticed today that if I grab my rotor and wiggle it UP AND DOWN it has very very slight play in it. Now normally on my solid axle runner that would mean I need to fiddle with the bearings....But this is my DD 88 runner ifs with auto hubs (not add) and I figured the same thing BUT the truck feels fine and the other side has equal play. What do you guys think. Typically I would have checked the bearings by now (which I can do in about 4.2 seconds due do to my birf breaking abilities ) But I got as far as the auto hub. The Auto hub looks scary and im not sure I want to mess with it. But maybe im just a ˟˟˟˟˟.


Since both sides are the same and the truck rides great im reluctant to tear it down, am I missing something here? What do you guys think.

ozziesironmanoffroad

its your wheel bearings. they needa be repacked. fun on a 4x4 huh?

AxleIke

Two things.

First, is it ONLY the rotor moving? Or is the entire spindle moving?

If the spindle moves, you have bad ball joints.

If it is only the rotor, you will need to repack. After you pull the auto hub out (never done this with auto hubs, So you'll have to check with someone else) check the large hub nuts and make sure they are tight. Failure to install the locking tab washer between them correctly can result in loosening, and the phenomenon you describe.

waskillywabbit

iTrader: (-1)

If you go in there to repack the bearings, get rid of those auto hubs (they unlock in reverse) and do the manual hub conversion.

4rnr

yeah....im learning that this auto hub nonsense in rubbish!

Im a pro at axle work but ive never been in one of these, Ive got to do some searching before I screw something up.

waskillywabbit

iTrader: (-1)

Not really that much different on an IFS from a SFA, a few different parts, same concept basically.

4rnr

funny thing is Ive got a pair of ifs manuals sitting on the shelf.

This truck never see's offroad so im in no hurry to swap. I like not having to get out of the truck for 4wd. This is a total street truck.

thats not to say i still wont do it

4rnr

right i know. im just not sure how to get past the auto hub. Im sure its easy

waskillywabbit

iTrader: (-1)

Search ya newbie.

It isn't hard. Took me all of 45 minutes on my 87.
http://toyota.off-road.com/toyota/ar....jsp?id=423991

I even have a nice little kit for it on my website, or 3 different options.

4rnr

NEWBIE?? wow that hurts

thanks for the link....torx bolts huh, now if I can find my torx set.....

4rnr

Thanks. I touqued down the bearing nuts....all is good.

Those hubs are rubbish!