Did the first trail at Cruisers on the Rockies just fine but noticed a squeaking noise. Noise got worse on the second day. Decided to jack up the front and shake the wheels before going on trail #3, and it turned out that both front wheel bearings were loose. Grease was bad, and whoever did the job used RTV instead of the OEM gasket.
I was worried about making the 2200 mile drive home, but the Land Cruiser community came through and showed me how to repack the bearings. Started Thursday evening and by 1AM on Friday there was no play on either side.
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Cruiser Outfitters Koyo wheel bearing kit ordered and shipped.
At around the same time, I noticed my starter motor going bad. Sometimes it would take a few turns in succession to start. Worried that it would die altogether on the trip back, I started the truck once a day and thankfully that was enough to get me home. Gonna have to do some research to see whether I can replace it myself or if it’s a problem I’ll have to throw (more) money at.