did anyone see the thing on double roller bearings replacing our unit wheel bearings? i had the tv on, but i wasnt really paying attention, looked neat and said they can last the life of your vehicle

 

They are out there, but cost north of 1000 bucks....... some, WELL north.

 

Ems makes a kit that replaces the unit bearings with actual rollers and locking hubs. And the cost is art the 1100 dollar mark.

The sad part is that most of the componets used are off the shelf pieces that have been "scienced" together to make the kit. So anyone with lots of time and a well stocked parts warehouse/salvage yard could come up with the pieces.
I'm told, but haven't verified that the kit also increases the axle width about 3/4 inch. But I do know that anyone running stock rims can't... or will have to have the center hole enlarged to go over the hubs.

WOW! The kits are on sale! BUY BUY BUY!

http://www.emsoffroad.com/store/inde...roducts_id=263

 

man, i would like a kit for that price dangit!!!!

 

I think the spindles are re-drilled or some such to mount on the stock knuckles..... I am going to have a look at doing this when the weather gets warm again. See if I can come up with the parts from local wrecking yards.

 

you have a 2500 so this should work for you
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=874442

 

Awesome!!! Thank you VERY much. That is gonna make my life MUCH easier.

 

No problem, If you find a way to do it on a dana 44 before I buy the kit let me know.

 

I wonder if the Ford TTB 1/2 ton parts will fit our 44s?

 

I am thinking the same thing I am going to start looking into it.