WHAT THE FARK?!, I thought I was done with Rear Problems! Options

[XCSkierFreak]

So today, I'm driving around, like I usually do, and I hear a familar and unwanted clunking when I brake, as well as some higher pitched irregularly spaced noises.

I think my right rear wheel bearing is shot. Again. I replaced it a little over 1K ago, and the aforementioned noises were present before I did it, and magically disappeared after. My hope is that I'm just retarded, the bearing is fine, nothing's on the actual axle is loose, and I just need to replace my worn struts/sway bar bushing/something else not expensive.

I jacked 'er up after I got home, wiggled the tires, sure enough, the right one's got a little play, and the left one's tight as <insert vulgar term here>.

Any suggestions?? When I replaced it a month ago, I just bought a wheel bearing, and ended up paying almos the price difference of a wheel bearing vs bearing and hub assembly for a shop to press it.

Shiza, I'm going to go punch a wall or something.

[XCSkierFreak]

I know the struts are more or less shot, but the noise that I'm hearing presently is one that disappeared after I replaced the bearing.

And I've pretty much come to terms with the fact I'll have to shell out another $100 or so for a bearing and hub assembly. the fact my parents decided to be generous and sponsor the anticipated repair softened the blow a bit.


Also, I doubt it'd be the same, but is there any chance that a different model toyota (corolla/camry) would have the same bearing construction? And if that's a yes, if I found said model in a salvage yard would there be anything wrong with using a part from that? I don't really think this is possible, but I figured it'd be worth asking about.