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Dec 19, 2010 | 03:21 AM

Paul Martin

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Need help with auto hubs

Hi. I am trying to locate part # 3B549. Its the wheel retainer key. I would hate to go buy the whole kit for this one part. If anyone knows where to locate one, please let me know, Thanks!

Dec 19, 2010 | 03:46 AM

Lazy K

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I have seen posts on this before, seems to be a problem. You could try broncograveyard.com or fit a set of manual hubs which are better anyway.
Good luck with it anyway.

Dec 19, 2010 | 08:15 AM

zxwut?

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Very unlikely, but you could check the junkyard too. Did yours actually break or is it just bent?

Dec 19, 2010 | 03:43 PM

Paul Martin

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thank you very much for your advice....

Dec 19, 2010 | 03:50 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by zxwut?

Very unlikely, but you could check the junkyard too. Did yours actually break or is it just bent?

My clip actually sheared off.....my first day plowing for this contractor the rf wheelbearing went out and being my first day and all I decided to keep plowing. My mistake. I took it to a backyard mechanic because I needed fixed before I went back out that night to plow again. He reassembled and assured me its fixed. Next night, it came back loose. He tried to say it was because of snap ring behind hub.....well, I ordered this clip from what I was told it needed. I got it for the wrong truck but was able to bend it around my bigger axle shaft. I am a little leary about it not being the exact part so I am desperately seeking the right part. If anyone can find it or locate a dealer or store that carries it I shall shoot them 10 bucks for there effort. Part # 3 B 549 Wheel Retainer Key.