Wheel wobble? Can't get rid of it?

[grayw0lf]

My right front wheel has always had a bit of play in the camber. (I have new tie rods, ball joints, wheel bearings). I went to get an alignment the other day & the old mechanic told me he thought my hub was worn (wallowed) out. He said the inner bearing race was probably spinning it was so worn.

I didn't notice this at all when replacing the wheel bearings & races. He showed me & there was definately a problem, he's not just trying to sell me junk. He tightened the wheel bearing, but to no avail. Way too much movement up/down (not side to side).

Has anyone heard of this? Or am I missing something? Races not fully set? Ball joints loose? I looked while it was up on the lift, but didn't see anything. (I somehow missed this when doing wheel bearings).

Thanks,
Clueless.

[Longhorn Man]

I went through this myself...find a new hub before you need a spindle too.

[fastwillie 696969]

i would take his word for it since he does alignments all day long
just my .2 cent

[grayw0lf]

Thanks LonghornMan, I was hoping for your feedback, even if you are a Newbie to the site with only 00008 posts.

How would I know if I need a new spindle too? Am I gonna have to Mic it?

[grayw0lf]

Thanks Longhorn.. You & the old mechanic were right. I pulled the wheel to see that the outer wheel bearing freely rotates on it's own. It moved around just a slight bit, but 15" out from the center, that 2mm becomes 2 inches.

Off to the junk yard I go.!

[Longhorn Man]

your spindle OK?

[grayw0lf]

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

your spindle OK?

I sure hope so! Do you know of any way to tell? It appears to be fine, no cuts or gashes. I'd almost need a known good spindle I can set beside it to compare with.

I'm not sure if the larger diameter base that the inner bearing race sits on should be at a sharp right angle, or a slight taper for about the first 1.5mm. Perhaps I should get out the digital camera & take some close-ups.

[Longhorn Man]

pics would be nice.
The fisrt thing you'd notice is discoloring. Lots of blue and purple.

[Gramp'sGold70K20]

Forgive me Graywolf if you think I'm stealing your post. I ran into the exact same problem. Replaced everything you did and ran into the same "wobble" on my right front tire. Is the solution the same on a 4 wheel drive?

[grayw0lf]

Hey Longhorn (or others),

Do you know if a hub from a '66 C-10 will fit my '70 C-10? I have a friend who just pulled some off & that would work out quite well.

[grayw0lf]

Originally Posted by Gramp'sGold70K20

Forgive me Graywolf if you think I'm stealing your post. I ran into the exact same problem. Replaced everything you did and ran into the same "wobble" on my right front tire. Is the solution the same on a 4 wheel drive?

I don't know if it is the saem problem or not, but I do know that for the 4x4's, you can buy a new hub at your local parts store.

[Longhorn Man]

I would pull the hubs and compair the two for a good bit, checking bearing diameters and all that good stuff...but I would imagin the old one would work.

[Richard]

In a pinch I have taken a punch and peened the spindle to keep the inner race from spinning. It can be done for the outer race area as well. Not a real long term fix but will last a bit if the spindle or hub is already damaged.