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Oct 22, 2005 | 02:20 PM

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JMR

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From: DOG BOX

wheel bearing cups

I just put my 72 swb onto a 78 f150 4x4 frame. Now I'm going over the drivetrain to get ready to test drive.
I removed the wheel bearings and hub assembly and the cups or races seem to be sloppy. I can insert my finger and spin the cup freely inside the hub. I never had a 73-79 truck, but many 67-72.
Are the cups supposed to be this sloppy or did they wear down, or did somebody install the wrong ones?
I'm ready to drive this beast! Any help is much appreciated! john

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Oct 22, 2005 | 03:27 PM

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No the races should not be that sloppy inside the hub. As loose as you are describing it makes it sound like you need a new hub.

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Oct 22, 2005 | 03:32 PM

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You can ***** punch the inside of the hub then drive the races back in, that will buy you some time.

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Oct 23, 2005 | 02:00 PM

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I think my brother has a couple layin around, I'll check it out. Much thanks!

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