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Old May 1, 2018 | 11:55 AM
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ok so I'm replacing wheel bearings on my 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4, anyone know the torque specs for this thanks I've heard 2 different numbers but not sure which one to go with 185 ft lbs or 263 ft lbs?
 
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http://www.skf.com/binary/81-66360/457377.pdf
 
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I guess I don't know which one will work for me not sure what suspension I have I guess I do you know the difference?
 
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Do you have a solid front axle or independent suspension?
 
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I guess I don't know I would have to look. but that sight said coil/link or independent and I don't know which that is either I guess any way to look it up do you know? thanks

the full description of truck is2008 Dodge Ram 2500 st4dr quad 4wd SB if that tells you anything
 
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Coils spring would be solid axle. Independent would be CV axles and struts.
 
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ok I'll check it out when I get home Thanks
 
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so I found out it is the solid axle and it will need to be torque to the 263 ft lbs thx
 
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