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xnissans14x · 11-24-2005, 12:01 PM

What are usual signs of the rear hubs going bad? I have this constant sound of metal rubbing against each other from the back. I've already changed my rotors and brake pads. I've also replaced my open differential with a VLSD unit. My next guess would be the hubs maybe? What do you guys think?

projectRDM · 11-24-2005, 02:11 PM

Take the wheel and rotor off and turn the hub slowly, listening for groaning noises directly from the bearing. You can also check for freeplay, if the hub moves up and down or side to side even a hair then it's blown.

Cashizslick · 11-24-2005, 04:00 PM

^ Yes

Also, when u go around turns you will hear weird noises coming from your wheel's. Messed up wheel bearings also will somtimes "tick" or "click" when they get real bad.

slideways2004 · 11-24-2005, 04:15 PM

how long do hubs usually last on 240sx?

projectRDM · 11-24-2005, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slideways2004

how long do hubs usually last on 240sx?

If treated right, a lifetime.

xnissans14x · 11-26-2005, 03:04 AM

Thank you guys for the responses. The ticking and clicking are the symptoms I'm experiencing. Well my junkyard 300zx hubs lasted a good 2 years. I got a price quote from courtesy for $128 each hub. Is this the best price or can they be found cheaper elsewhere?

projectRDM · 11-26-2005, 08:20 AM

You want to double check that first. New OE rears are sold as a bearing and hub separately, you'll need the bearings, not the hubs. You'll then need to press your existing hub out and back into the new bearing.

xnissans14x · 11-26-2005, 10:21 AM

Thanks for the heads up. Oh yeah offtopic, I remember you we're selling some spare parts a while back. Do you happen to have a passenger corner light for a S14 Zenki?

projectRDM · 11-26-2005, 04:06 PM

Not right now, but there's always tommorrow.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 11-26-2005, 07:55 PM

I have this issue now. Didnt noticed it till i was driving on the freeway way and i was hearing alot of noise toward my rear passenger side. First i thought it was tire noise since im running some brand new tires. Got home, lifter the rear, rocked my wheel and sure enough...had enough play that it almost seem like my lugs are loose. I ordered my bearings from some shop but i emailed courtesy nissan in TX and seems like theyre the cheapest one ive seen anywhere. Matt Alexander qouted me $97.70 over the email, just not sure if thats including shipping from TX to Cali.

11-24-2005, 12:01 PM	#1
xnissans14x Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: houston Age: 43 Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Bad Hubs? What are usual signs of the rear hubs going bad? I have this constant sound of metal rubbing against each other from the back. I've already changed my rotors and brake pads. I've also replaced my open differential with a VLSD unit. My next guess would be the hubs maybe? What do you guys think?

11-24-2005, 02:11 PM	#2
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Take the wheel and rotor off and turn the hub slowly, listening for groaning noises directly from the bearing. You can also check for freeplay, if the hub moves up and down or side to side even a hair then it's blown. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

11-26-2005, 03:04 AM	#6
xnissans14x Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: houston Age: 43 Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thank you guys for the responses. The ticking and clicking are the symptoms I'm experiencing. Well my junkyard 300zx hubs lasted a good 2 years. I got a price quote from courtesy for $128 each hub. Is this the best price or can they be found cheaper elsewhere? Last edited by xnissans14x; 11-26-2005 at 05:02 AM..

11-26-2005, 08:20 AM	#7
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	You want to double check that first. New OE rears are sold as a bearing and hub separately, you'll need the bearings, not the hubs. You'll then need to press your existing hub out and back into the new bearing. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

11-26-2005, 04:06 PM	#9
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Not right now, but there's always tommorrow. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

11-24-2005, 04:00 PM	#3
Cashizslick Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 328 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^ Yes Also, when u go around turns you will hear weird noises coming from your wheel's. Messed up wheel bearings also will somtimes "tick" or "click" when they get real bad.

11-24-2005, 04:15 PM	#4
slideways2004 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Age: 38 Posts: 1,706 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	how long do hubs usually last on 240sx?

11-26-2005, 10:21 AM	#8
xnissans14x Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: houston Age: 43 Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the heads up. Oh yeah offtopic, I remember you we're selling some spare parts a while back. Do you happen to have a passenger corner light for a S14 Zenki?

11-26-2005, 07:55 PM	#10
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I have this issue now. Didnt noticed it till i was driving on the freeway way and i was hearing alot of noise toward my rear passenger side. First i thought it was tire noise since im running some brand new tires. Got home, lifter the rear, rocked my wheel and sure enough...had enough play that it almost seem like my lugs are loose. I ordered my bearings from some shop but i emailed courtesy nissan in TX and seems like theyre the cheapest one ive seen anywhere. Matt Alexander qouted me $97.70 over the email, just not sure if thats including shipping from TX to Cali. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!