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oski6754 · 10-31-2017, 06:05 PM

I have a 1972 GMC Suburban, 1/2 ton, 350ci/350TH/NP205 bone stock setup that seems to corrupt front wheel bearings after limited 4 wheel drive use. (my theory)

I went back country camping this past weekend and used 4 wheel drive for about 25 miles, only to return to pavement with a growl in the right front, which I believe is a wheel bearing.

Both L&R front bearings were replaced with high quality parts less than 2 years ago after using 4x4 under similar circumstances.

Has anyone else experienced anything like this or have any theories as to what might be going on?

10-31-2017, 06:05 PM	#1
oski6754 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 178	Front Wheel Bearing Wear From 4x4 Use? I have a 1972 GMC Suburban, 1/2 ton, 350ci/350TH/NP205 bone stock setup that seems to corrupt front wheel bearings after limited 4 wheel drive use. (my theory) I went back country camping this past weekend and used 4 wheel drive for about 25 miles, only to return to pavement with a growl in the right front, which I believe is a wheel bearing. Both L&R front bearings were replaced with high quality parts less than 2 years ago after using 4x4 under similar circumstances. Has anyone else experienced anything like this or have any theories as to what might be going on? __________________ ========================================== Miles 1972 GMC Suburban K15 - Custom Deluxe



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