ForOffRoadDriving
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- Joined
- Aug 10, 2007
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- Location
- HIGHLAND, MICHIGAN
- Vehicle Year
- 1994
- Make / Model
- FORD
- Engine Size
- 3.0L
- Transmission
- Manual
Its been almost a year since ive modded anything on my truck cause ive just been too busy driving it and living life, but after my latest tire rotation i noticed the wheel bearings had worn in some more and gotten loose. I know my oversized tires are partially to blame for this but after talking with my service partner who has been having the same problem with his ranger weve decided to try out oil bath hubs similar to those used on semi trailers. I ordered xl pro lubes 1980 kit (minus the trailer seals and xl oil) and i got a pair of dexter axle seals and a quart of 75w90 royal purlple max gear oil for the hubs. Im planning on replacing the bearings with new ones, installing the new seals, then putting on the xl hubs and filling them up with the RP and running my front wheels without the center caps for a few weeks so i can keep an eye on the oil level and color. Has anyone else tried this or see any potential pitfalls that i may be overlooking? As long as my spindles arent too worn from the previous seals i dont think i should have any sealing problems so im going to give it a try, worst case scenario is ill burn ip my spindles and have an excuse to upgrade to 95+ spindles and convert to twin piston calipers as a result.