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Old Oct 20, 2020 | 07:39 PM
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I have a 1998 Dodge Ram Laramie Magnum SLT 2 wheel drive with the 5.2 318 v8. My drivers side wheel bearings need replacing but my mechanic can't remember if my vehicle has a one piece spindle assembly or an independent bearing. Can someone please tell me what part I need to order as I can't get the truck back to the shop for him to look at. TYIA
 
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Old Oct 20, 2020 | 08:45 PM
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That should be hub/bearing unit.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2020 | 03:21 AM
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2WD 1500 front has individual bearings pressed into the brake rotor.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2020 | 07:37 AM
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2WD 1500 front has individual bearings pressed into the brake rotor.
On a 98?? Thought that changed in 96, or 98??
 
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Old Oct 21, 2020 | 01:44 PM
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Rockauto only lists hubs for 4wd. Never heard of 2wd getting hubs. Until maybe 3rd gen. I don't know.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2020 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
On a 98?? Thought that changed in 96, or 98??
According to the FSM yes. As the wheel bearings are part of the rotor rockauto doesn't show anything under "hub" but there are 2 wd rotors in the brake section.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2020 | 03:04 PM
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Easy enough to check. Aren't you near the truck?
 
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