2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 2003 4x4 front wheel bearings

[longhaul]

My 2003 Ram 2500 4x4 has 210,000miles on it. How long before the front wheel bearings are likely to go? I replaced the rear wheel bearings this past summer. I'm interested in other experiences!

 

[JFought]

my 06 went @60K heavy bumper and winch

 

[Joe Mc]

No offense intended, but wouldn't this question be better represented in the 3rd gen = 03 - 09 forum?

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

My front hub bearings were starting to go out at 122,000 miles. See my write-up on their replacement in Issue 67, coming out in February.

 

[whamby]

Mine have 246,000 on them and I have removed them twice while doing u-joints and ball joints. If you have to replace them do a search on my user name for a way to remove them both in under 1 hour with no cussing or bloody knuckles including taking off brakes, tires, etc.

 

[longhaul]

No offense intended, but wouldn't this question be better represented in the 3rd gen = 03 - 09 forum?

Yes ! You are right but I don't know how to take it off so It's still here. I do appreciate the useful information from fellow TDR's.

 

[LSchulz]

I'm guessing the wheel bearings on the front ends of the '03s are pretty similar to those on my '01. I just blew both of them up within 1000 miles of each other, with 119,000 on the clock. Truck has had an 8. 5' plow on it since it was new.