Wheel bearing?

[Pu241]

Is it necessary I replace the axle? My CV joint boots are torn, and have been for about...9 months. However, I'm not hearing the thunking anymore. What could happen...?

Necessary no!
Smart thing to do, yes.
What could happen?
Might not be hearing "thunking anymore because you've ground down the balls or the cage and now just a matter of time before they actually fail!
Leaving you stranded somewhere or worst yet cause you to be involved in an "on purpose"!

[gottafesty]

What could happen?
Might not be hearing "thunking anymore because you've ground down the balls or the cage and now just a matter of time before they actually fail!
Leaving you stranded somewhere or worst yet cause you to be involved in an "on purpose"!

I agree. Replace the axle. That boot keeps dirt, debri, and water out of the CV joint. My brother didn't change his and fortunately it failed when he pulled into the driveway and not on the highway. He heard a funny noise as he stopped. Got out and found the balls from the CV joint rolling under the car. :shock:

[FB71]

I hate it when my balls roll under the car....

[rain406]

Well, folks, I've bought a new car and am getting rid of the ol' Festy. It lived a good life. It's an 89 auto w/ new tires, and a white+tach gauge cluster. ~130k miles, located in NE Ohio. Any offers? $45,999 OBO.

[25Horseplay]

. Any offers? $45,999 OBO.

Seems pricey! :shock: How about $100!

[rain406]

Can't forget to mention....iiiit's got smoooooothies!

[25Horseplay]

Can't forget to mention....iiiit's got smoooooothies!

Keep them I will still give you $100.

[scottxd45]

Can't forget to mention....iiiit's got smoooooothies!

Keep them I will still give you $100.

What are smoothies? Taillights? I have those too didn't know they were rare.

[zoe60]

The axle will eventually break, and you will not only need an axle, but you'll have to pay to have it towed as well. I know from experience.

[Pu241]

The axle will eventually break, and you will not only need an axle, but you'll have to pay to have it towed as well. I know from experience.

No he wont, I'll swoop in with the box truck, deploy ramps, engage wench and scarf it up!
Then he wont have to worry about it! :lol: :evil:

[xanthinic12]

45,999 what did you buy a bmw or a suv?

[scitzz]

The axle will eventually break, and you will not only need an axle, but you'll have to pay to have it towed as well. I know from experience.

No he wont, I'll swoop in with the box truck, deploy ramps, engage wench and scarf it up!
Then he wont have to worry about it! :lol: :evil:

Only ifyou beat me to it.... :lol:

[Pu241]

Only ifyou beat me to it.... :lol:

I'll have a 6-8 hour lead on you from NC.
But I'm not greedy, perhaps we can share the parts!

[rain406]

lol... actually I got an 03 impala. the $49k was just a joke of course.

[scitzz]

Only ifyou beat me to it.... :lol:

I'll have a 6-8 hour lead on you from NC.
But I'm not greedy, perhaps we can share the parts!

I's can has jet powered truck?
or I can break out my time machine supersnooper scope, see it happen in the future, and be there as it happens :twisted:

SURE, we can share! LOLZ