200k on my 2005. What next ?

[TGVET]

So now that I reached 200K Nov. 1st. , and my floor heater just quit working, my MFS/delay wipers haven't worked since 100K, my leather seat is cracking (I weigh 170), I found an 1-1/2" long piece of retaining ring in my Trans pan at 165K miles (was that ever a surprise).



What else should I expect to fall apart ?



I take meticulous care of my rig, PMS (not the female type) is done more than routine intervals as I NEED to keep my rig running without costly repairs.

 

[HBarlow]

The next thing that is likely to fail is one or both of the front wheel bearings. My '01 and '06 both developed a little looseness and roughness in one of the sealed front hub assemblies at around 210k miles. I replaced both at the same time on both trucks. It is a common wear item because you can't clean and repack the bearings. You'll have to replace both hubs and they aren't cheap.

If you do a search, one of our TDR members found an obscure source for the hub assemblies at a price about half what a dealer charges. I think he tracked down the original manufacturer. I can't think of his name right now with my fading and feeble memory but he is a long time member who lives in OH if memory is accurate.

 

[TGVET]

The next thing that is likely to fail is one or both of the front wheel bearings. My '01 and '06 both developed a little looseness and roughness in one of the sealed front hub assemblies at around 210k miles. I replaced both at the same time on both trucks. It is a common wear item because you can't clean and repack the bearings. You'll have to replace both hubs and they aren't cheap.



If you do a search, one of our TDR members found an obscure source for the hub assemblies at a price about half what a dealer charges. I think he tracked down the original manufacturer. I can't think of his name right now with my fading and feeble memory but he is a long time member who lives in OH if memory is accurate.

Nope! Been there done that last December. Next ? Lol. .



I did the upper ball joints, hubs and bearings too w/aftermarket hubs that were less than OEM. Axle U-joints too w/zurc fittings same for front and rear drive shaft U-joints and the rear pinion seal.



BTW, are any of you guys greasing that hard to get to middle U-joint just forward of the transfer case ? Need a long needle attachment and good light to get to it.



Thanks again for the reply!