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This is the best picture I have. Would you recommend a new weld in spindle or just roll with new bearings/seal?
Damage on outer part of spindle where bearing would ride on.
Spindle damage?
Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Socal Xpress, Mar 18, 2019.
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Really hard to tell from the photo. Can you feel the mark with your fingernail? Do we know what caused the groove?
I have cleaned up worse with Emery and let em roll with new bearings. Test fit the new bearings to the stub for slip fit all the way on with no slop and let it roll, I say.stillwurkin, Hulld, mhyn and 2 others Thank this. -
I highly suggest to use Stemco Voyager series wheel seal.stillwurkin, Goodysnap and Socal Xpress Thank this. -
Yes you can feel a mark. The truck was put back together and no issue so far. I was planning on changing out the Chinese bearing with Timken bearings but worried about disturbing what's been holding up.
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Just keep your eye on oil leaks, if none detected, you'll be fine. Also, it'd be wise to double check on spindle nut for tightness after 1000-2000 miles of running, after everything settles. If it needs minor or no adjustment you'll be totally fine in my opinion. Good luck and be safe out there.
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Mic it vertically and horizontal to get an idea of how much wear. Most axles I encounter with higher mileage usually have slight fretting on bottom side. Whatever you decide, go back with reputable bearing like Timken, Bower, or NTN.
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YouTube Truck wheel bearings replacement.
I keep a laser temperature gun in the truck to measure hub temperatures. If you have a hub getting hot you have a problem. My temperatures loaded run between 88-150 f.
I back off the wheel nut only a quarter of a turn after tightening up. 12 o-clock to 9 o-clock.
It's a balance of not too tight, and not too loose. And too loose will cause a seal leakHopeOverMope Thanks this. -
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Yes Hendrickson but it's a drive axle. Number 2 on my truck.
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