Jeeps and bearings

[jeepop]

So the Patriot needs a new rear wheel bearing. Wish the Jeep was home to do myself versus across the country.

I guess Jeeps are designed so bearings are a wear item. First thing I did when we got our used Liberty were the two front bearings. Patriot has less than 40K and its going. Seems from what I read, the right rear is a weak link -- common to go out.

 

[tommudd]

Not just Jeeps

GM, Ford etc all have issues
have replaced them in everyone for customers and all say the same thing
"DANG ___________insert brand , are designed to wear out sooner than other models/brands "
Always makes me laugh
One of my KJs ( the 04 ) has over 160,000 on the Timkens I put in years ago

 

[lfhoward]

My OEM front hub bearings gave out at 170K within 1000 miles of each other. Not too shabby. Rear axle bearings still going at 190K. Good job Jeep!

 

[jeepop]

Enough threads out there and statements that Jeep redesigned to kind of show the rear patriot mopar bearings were subpar. I have 2 jeeps not a jeep hater, but when a part is **** a part is ****.

 

[tommudd]

But any moving part is a wear item
Including bearings