The preload on the bearings isn't very much, 17-25 ft-lb. In fact, you are actually suppose to have 000-.005 inch end play on the hub/rotor. So being able to turn the nut by hand doesn't surprise me.

Here's a pic of the spindle nut...

 

I hope the bearings are good. I'll check them and am going to pack them with grease while the spindle is off. I saved the tourqe specs for the nut.

DIY, I'm going to be doing the upper and lower ball joints on both sides.

 

No worries man. I doubt it's a sticky. I've never done a write up. I guess I could do a thorough one though and post it. I've got a lot of part numbers and stuff from my recent maintenance that I suppose could help someone. Where are you in TX?

Nope you're right. With the auto hubs that nut is the only thing holding it all together and controls the pressure against the bearings. Like Phil, I do love my auto hubs though.

XRF parts were suggested to me and their 1st hand claims of reliability made them irresistable. You can get them at thetireclub.com and mibearings.com that I know of should you want some too.

 

I live in Granbury, about 40 minutes South West of Ft. Worth on 377. You?

 

I know where that is. I have family that lives east of Cresson off 918. I'm in College Station.

 

Dang, I was secretly hoping you were the guy who owns this awesome deep tan OBS CC SB 4x4 here in town.

 

Yup, 2 3/4" rounded hex. The socket I got from O'reillys fits perfect.

You aren't too terribly far from Ennis. I go to a diesel event in Ennis once or twice a year.

 

That's only about an hr and a half from me. What is this event and what time of year?

 

The next one up there will be in April @ Texas Motorplex. It's an all diesel drag race, show and shine, and possibly a mobile dyno. I think they'll also have sled pulling, but I haven't heard for sure.

The world finals is also in Ennis again next year in October. This event will definitely have drag racing, show and shine, and a sled pull. Possibly a mobile dyno again. They've had a dyno the last two years, but when it comes to having a dyno at an event, it seems to be hit or miss until the day of the event on whether or not the dyno will actually be there. lol

I'm hoping to have my OBS ready by April, even if I don't have the speed parts in it, I should be able to run decently in Sportsman by then.

 

Well if I have my injectors rebuilt by then, then I will have to try and meet you down there. I'd love to see you run.

Forgive my ignorance, but what is the Sportsman? Is it a class?

 

Yeah, sportsman is a bracket racing class. I've always run in this class, but I have never been passed the 2nd round b/c I couldn't get consistent enough with the 5 speed and 2wd. Over the winter I'm switching to a built auto and 4wd. I'm hoping that will get me down into the 12's and make it way more consistent. By all rights, I should pick up one second easily in the 60'. My quickest time is 13.67 with this setup, so I should be able to go 12's pretty easily even though I'll pick up extra weight and lose trap speed. That would be a good start anyways. Once I build an engine is when I'll go to a faster class.

 

i know that feeling. There's one here in town that I oogle over all the time.

What 4x4 swap you doing?

 

Look forward to hearing about that whole deal. Your truck looks like a freaking blast.

I guess had I waited until I got onto a computer I would of been able to see your hometown and picture of your truck, and answered my own questions

So, looked up the part number I was given by redman, showed up at Orielley's online. Then said it was available in the store. Turns out they just happen to of gotten one in. I am friends with the guy who I was talking to, so he hid the only one they have behind the counter somewhere for me. I got lucky! No paying for shipping, and I can get it worked on this weekend.

 

'05+ swap. I'm building the axles pretty stout before I install them and I'm going to lower it a little lower than stock '05+ height.

 

Travis, you better plan on doing a build thread here so we can see your handiwork again. Us poor schlubs with no money have to live vicariously through somebody, it may as well be you!