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by 2005AWD
Tue Jan 16, 2018 2:29 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2006 AWD Vibe
Replies: 3
Views: 1100

Re: 2006 AWD Vibe

Chances are the "humming" noise from your rear is a bad AWD hub. You can tell if you jack the rear up and spin a tire. One will make the noise, have resistance or possibly both. The resistance you'll feel is the bearings in the hub.
by 2005AWD
Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:57 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WTB - Stock Suspension AWD '05
Replies: 1
Views: 3978

Re: WTB - Stock Suspension AWD '05

Did you ever find any of the suspension that you're looking for?
by 2005AWD
Mon Apr 18, 2016 10:33 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: The Official GenVibe Buyer/Seller Rating Thread
Replies: 144
Views: 62422

Re: The Official GenVibe Buyer/Seller Rating Thread

Seller: NYfan08
Items: 2 cargo tie down strap sets, 2 antenna's & a rear bumper guard.
Recommend: Yes!!!
Comment: Great communication, very quick shipping and nicely packed for shipping! He'll even hunt for stuff so tell him what you need.
by 2005AWD
Thu Apr 14, 2016 1:03 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Toyota Matrix AWD/FWD Hubs vs GM or Aftermarket?
Replies: 6
Views: 1852

Re: Toyota Matrix AWD/FWD Hubs vs GM or Aftermarket?

Has anyone ever had their AWD rear hubs replaced at the GM dealership or bought the GM replacements? I'm curious if Toyota supplies them to GM or if GM outsources them from a cheap maker? I bet it's the latter!
by 2005AWD
Thu Apr 14, 2016 12:53 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Toyota Matrix AWD/FWD Hubs vs GM or Aftermarket?
Replies: 6
Views: 1852

Re: Toyota Matrix AWD/FWD Hubs vs GM or Aftermarket?

I found an Amazon seller lists the Timken AWD rear hub (first Link) and the Timken front wheel bearing (second Link) as both being made in China. I really hope Timken is checking tolerances and build quality closely because The name "China" on their bearing will ruin 100+ years of a great ...
by 2005AWD
Tue Apr 12, 2016 5:29 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: PARTS: cargo mat,roof rack caps,mat hooks,dash parts
Replies: 39
Views: 10647

Re: PARTS: cargo mat,cross bars,roof rack caps,mat hooks,dash parts

I know you said the cross bars are gone, but did you get any other cross bars? How about the rear bumper protector? Thanks!
by 2005AWD
Tue Apr 12, 2016 2:30 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Toyota Matrix AWD/FWD Hubs vs GM or Aftermarket?
Replies: 6
Views: 1852

Re: Toyota Matrix AWD/FWD Hubs vs GM or Aftermarket?

If anyone has some miles on their hubs/bearings that they've replaced, please tell me their good and bad reviews on them? Has anyone replaced theirs with GM or Toyota Matrix hubs/bearings? I'm especially curious about the AWD rear hubs. GM's are $895+ and the Matrix are only $297 + tax. Matrix are s...
by 2005AWD
Tue Apr 12, 2016 2:23 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Toyota Matrix AWD/FWD Hubs vs GM or Aftermarket?
Replies: 6
Views: 1852

Re: Toyota Matrix AWD/FWD Hubs vs GM or Aftermarket?

Use Timken or another US/Canadian made brand for the rears. No China. Fronts aren't hubs, they're press off/on bearings. Use Timken again. I just did my right front with Timken. What a difference! Where were your Timken bearings made? Some sites showed "China" stamped on the Timken sealed...
by 2005AWD
Tue Apr 12, 2016 2:35 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Toyota Matrix AWD/FWD Hubs vs GM or Aftermarket?
Replies: 6
Views: 1852

Toyota Matrix AWD/FWD Hubs vs GM or Aftermarket?

Does anyone know what Toyota sells for the Matrix are better than what GM or aftermarket offers? I need hubs for the AWD rears. Am I correct to think the AWD front hubs are the same as the FWD hubs? Because of their pain to replace, I wouldn't mind paying more for a quality part. I tried to research...
by 2005AWD
Tue Apr 12, 2016 2:02 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Airbag Recall- Dealer Necessary?
Replies: 34
Views: 5738

Re: Airbag Recall- Dealer Necessary?

Hi Bill! I received the same letter as you did a year ago. That was kind of like "Your car may kill you, but we'll get back to you when we have the stuff to fix it!" Since that letter, about three months ago I received a letter that says they are ready to fix only the passenger airbag. I h...
by 2005AWD
Tue Apr 12, 2016 1:06 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Airbag Recall- Dealer Necessary?
Replies: 34
Views: 5738

Re: Airbag Recall- Dealer Necessary?

I was wondering about the drivers airbag myself. The most recent person killed by the Takata inflator was because of a drivers airbag, but in a Honda Civic. Is the Vibe drivers airbag not recalled because nobody has died because of the Vibe drivers airbag inflator yet? ******************************...