OBW wheel bearings and struts

[husaberg4u2]

Hi Everyone,

I'am new member here and would like to know if when replacing the wheel bearings does the hubs needs to be replaced also.

Is it also recommended that the left and right side be done at the same time?

I took my 1996 legecy outback wagon to Big O tire store and they said the hub part is a dealer item and the bearing can be aftermarket. They quated me around 350.00 to do one side. Also my car has 125,000 miles the struts show some signs of rust but do not appear to be leaking. The car seems to ride fine, would I be wasting my money replacing these struts now instead of waiting for something to happen?

Thanks:)

[99obw]

Generally the hub does not need to be replaced.

 

I change both sides because when I used to do one side at a time it seemed like the other side would start making noise within 6 months. You don't have to do them both, and I probably wouldn't if I was paying someone to do it.

 

$350 per side is on the high side of normal for this job from what I know.

 

Our '99 outback had a rear strut fail at about 140k miles. The strut seized solid, then the spring cone collapsed and the strut rubbed a groove in the tire. I think that the seals had gone, and the thing filled with water, which froze. The fronts are still kicking at 170k miles. If I were you and the rust isn't too bad I would probably leave them alone for now.

[lmdew]

I have parts from a 99 Forster or 96 Legacy wagon. I think they are the same. Complete front knuckel form either. Give me a call 719-268-9750. I'm in the Springs and heading for Denver on Monday.