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word of warning about wheel hubs asembly

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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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Default word of warning about wheel hubs asembly

okay so my truck is in the shop blew the wheel hub assembly i was driving down a dirt road around 55mph and the wheel hub blew i was headed to my buddy's shop to go fix it luckily i slid into a open field so the damage wasn't as bad as it could have been . just a word of warning to y'all on wheel hubs keep an eye on your truck. and if one goes replace both it will save you in the long run i didn't and this happened. my first one went at 240k miles and 260k i dont know when they ussaly go but i hope it helps i just want to make sure everyone stays safe
 
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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do an OBS hub swap. they are way stronger. on 40x15.50x22s, havent changed mine in 80k miles.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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you can't take the OBS spindle and just bolt it on... but a spindle is a much better idea. i'm going to guess it was the right side...
 
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 05:56 AM
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no, it is a kit.
 
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