Lakes Region Auto Mechanic?

[shifthappens]

Originally Posted by Biggd

I've done a lot of wheel bearings and the only time i've seen them cause a wobble is if they are so bad that the wheel is going to fall off. I think I would get a second opinion. I'm not saying they aren't bad but you may have other problems also.

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The diagnosis from AutoServ in Tilton says, "Found right rear wheel bearing loose and estimate to replace axel with right rear wheel bearing $370" if that makes sense. I forgot to mention the axel because I thought they were just trying to upsell. The wobble just happened when I had to drive on a bumpy road to pay my rent. When I got out on the main road the wobble appeared. Any suggestions?

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by shifthappens

The diagnosis from AutoServ in Tilton says, "Found right rear wheel bearing loose and estimate to replace axel with right rear wheel bearing $370" if that makes sense. I forgot to mention the axel because I thought they were just trying to upsell. The wobble just happened when I had to drive on a bumpy road to pay my rent. When I got out on the main road the wobble appeared. Any suggestions?

$370 to replace axle & bearing is a reasonable price.
If it was my car I would have them do it.
It isn't difficult to do as long as you have the right puller for the axle & bearing.

Anyway, good luck

[shifthappens]

Originally Posted by Rusty

$370 to replace axle & bearing is a reasonable price.
If it was my car I would have them do it.
It isn't difficult to do as long as you have the right puller for the axle & bearing.

Anyway, good luck

I am beginning to agree if that includes labor. I will check it out with them. All I need now is to have someone to install the transmission cross support. Thanks for your help.

[shifthappens]

After spending $450 at AutoServ for what 'they' diagnosed as the original problem I drove home and nothing changed. They replaced the right rear axel and bearings, etc. and full alignment. As soon as I left the repair shop when I drove home and reached about 50-52 mph the car starts to shake which tells me 'maybe' there's something wrong the driveshaft. Very frustrating. Sorry, just blowin' out steam.

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by shifthappens

After spending $450 at AutoServ for what 'they' diagnosed as the original problem I drove home and nothing changed. They replaced the right rear axel and bearings, etc. and full alignment. As soon as I left the repair shop when I drove home and reached about 50-52 mph the car starts to shake which tells me 'maybe' there's something wrong the driveshaft. Very frustrating. Sorry, just blowin' out steam.

I tried to warn you. I didn't doubt that your wheel bearing was bad but I have never seen one cause a wobble unless it was so bad the wheel was ready to fall off. My best guess is you have a bad tire or a bad u-joint. Either one could cause the wobble that you're describing.

[shifthappens]

Originally Posted by Biggd

I tried to warn you. I didn't doubt that your wheel bearing was bad but I have never seen one cause a wobble unless it was so bad the wheel was ready to fall off. My best guess is you have a bad tire or a bad u-joint. Either one could cause the wobble that you're describing.

Your 'warning' was explained to the service shop as you decribed but they insisted they found the problem. My tires are fine.

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by shifthappens

Your 'warning' was explained to the service shop as you decribed but they insisted they found the problem. My tires are fine.

The only way to check the u-joints is to take the drive shaft down and feel if they are binding. Is the wobble in the steering or in the seat when you're driving?
There is a long drag link on the front end of those jeeps that controls the front differential from swaying side to side. I have seen those go and cause a steering shake. Also, the tires may look ok but the only real way to check if a belt is out is to put them on a wheel balancer.

[shifthappens]

The wobble is in the steering.