so are our trucks uni-hubs like the rams, old school separate pieces, or what?

 

Mine is just a 2 wheel drive truck so it has the one-piece hub/bearing assembly. I also do not have front wheel ABS so there is no electrical connector or tone rings or any of that stuff on the hubs either. I looked at the hub assembly for a 2001 Ram on the Carquest web site, it looks exactly like my hub except that the Ram has 5 lugs and mine has 6.

Jimmy

 

2 WD http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...206&cc=1371877

4X4 http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...982&cc=1371877

It depends on your ABS package

 

One piece, 2 or 4wd.

 

When I installed the new one I didn't torque it. Just got it tight with a breaker car so maybe its my fault. I wouldn't have guessed that though.

I'll work on it tomo and see If I can find anything.

Thanks again

 

well, I guess so-long-gone are the days of packing bearings...although I prefer the 4x4 style uni-hub like the rams have, vs just the mounting flange that goes on a spindle.

 

Bearings are one of those things you have to torque correctly. It helps hold the assembly together.

173 foot pounds is the torque. You pretty much have to stand on a short breaker bar to torque it.

 

From SKF

One of the most common mistakes during installation of a new hub is improper torque of the Axle nut.

To guarantee the (Bearing, Spindle or Hub) is torqued correctly, follow the manufacture’s installation procedure. Ignoring these important details will reduce the life of your (Bearing, Spindle or Hub).

Use a qualified, calibrated torque wrench. Do not use an impact gun to install the axle nut. The impact gun will damage the axle nut. It will also leave your spindle nut under or over torque resulting in hub assembly failure.

Ensure that you have the correct torque for the application by referring to SKF 457377 torque specification guide or contact the vehicle manufactures dealer. It is important that you properly torque the spindle nut to ensure optimum bearing life. Under torque of an axle nut will allow excessive movement causing uneven loading and excessive wear.

Over torque of the axle nut will cause excessive load and cause the bearing to overheat, this is one of the most common causes for failures.

http://www.nordiques.com/pieces/imag...torquesskf.pdf

 

O.O

BBC Main caps are 110 ft lb and it takes 3 people to do that, we struggle to do it with 2!

 

A breaker bar or extension can and will give your tourque wrench off readings

a must read
http://www.specialpatrolgroup.co.uk/...ue/torque.html