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Discussion starter · #1 · Oct 24, 2010

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The 05 dakota 2wd im looking at they say has a front wheel bearing gone in it. Now here is wat i noticed test driving it today
The wheel will turn but seems to loosen then tighten again when turning, is this the bearing, also i did look some and nothing described these symptoms
how much would it cost to replace, and does the whole hub need to be replaced? or is it a tie-rod end?

 

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sounds like the bearing to me. Its likely sold as a hub assembly. Tie-rod ends have nothing to do with the wheel going around. Orielly auto has gthe hub assembly for $130-$150

 

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Discussion starter · #3 · Oct 24, 2010

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Thanks, I have only been driving for around 9-10 months. So I dont know to much yet.

 

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Who is "they"?

You can test it yourself by jacking up the wheel, grabbing onto the tire at 3 & 9 o'clock and repeatedly push/pull. Then grab it at 12 & 6 o'clock and repeatedly push/pull. If it moves, try to see where its moving. If you can't see anything moving (e.g. upper & lower ball joints, inner & outer tie rods), then its the wheel bearing. Good luck...

 

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"they" as in the owners of the truck, thats what the mechanic at ford told them when they were going to trade it in on there new escape.

 

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"they" as in the owners of the truck, thats what the mechanic at ford told them when they were going to trade it in on there new escape.

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Are you buying from the owners, or a dealer? If a dealer, then make them fix it before you buy it. If the owner, then I'd pass.

 

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Discussion starter · #7 · Oct 24, 2010

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its not a dealer, but i think its still a deal

2005 Club Cab
92,000km
for $8500cnd

me and my dad have only found a few like it but they are $10,000+cnd

 

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You often get what you pay for… But if your willing to fix it up, then cool. Just don't be surprised if there are other hidden issues. It may become a money pit and end up costing more then $10k+ in the long run. Good luck...