EMS freewheel hubs

[DF5152]

I don't see U joints in their kit-

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No wheel studs either?

 

[Hercules130]

I had to buy the ujoints seperatley and the wheel studs are pictured.

 

[Jeff Knight]

One thing with the ems kit is they have kits for the 3500's.

 

[dan shss]

Yeah Dynatracs kit would not fit on my dually when I was in there shop trying to get one on my truck so I could test it out for them. .



So EMS makes one for the dually? I will have to check out there website.

 

[steved]

Does this kit move the wheel flange out more than OE like the Dyn-Trac conversion?



Price is more reasonable but even at 1295. 00 that buys allot of fuel.

I would think the time to do it would be when the front axle joints need replacing, that way you are already in there and are getting new joints in the kit.

My wheel flange didn't move when I installed the Dynatrac kit??? As far as I can tell, the wheel track is the same as before the install...



steved

 

[Hercules130]

IMO, for someone who just drives their truck, and doesn't off-road (basically you only use 4wd if you get in a little tight or in snow), I'd do the standard duty and save some $$.



The DT kit is "HD" with the 35-spline 1. 5" outers... a little overkill considering the stubs are huge compared to the inner axles in the AAM.



If I were to buy a new kit, I'd buy a standard duty kit...



steved

I got the severe duty because i am putting arb lockers in. I figure if i am spending over a grand, what's another $200?

 

[steved]

I got the severe duty because i am putting arb lockers in. I figure if i am spending over a grand, what's another $200?

Exactly, you have a use for the HD stuff. But most of "us" (myself included) don't need that extra stuff because we drive glorified grocery getters...



steved

 

[DF5152]

is there any difference in bearings with the ED kit or is it just spline count on the axles?

 

[steved]

I would assume the only thing that would change would be the lockout, the stub, and the spindle bearing (supports the stub in the spindle)...

steved

 

[ENafziger]

I got the severe duty because i am putting arb lockers in

Have you found a source for ARB lockers for the AAM axles? Are these the air lockers? Where'd you find them? --Eric

 

[Hercules130]

I got the severe duty because i am putting arb lockers in

Have you found a source for ARB lockers for the AAM axles? Are these the air lockers? Where'd you find them? --Eric

The front is available and the rear is supposed to be available in 07.



http://www.arbusa.com/alac/215110.pdf

 

[brods]

I would assume the only thing that would change would be the lockout, the stub, and the spindle bearing (supports the stub in the spindle)...



steved

steved, when you installed the dynatrac kit, did it have the small cylinders with the four holes that are shown in the kit picture on the dynatrac web site? http://www.dynatrac.com/products_freespin_dodge.html The EMS kit doesn't show them in their picture and its been bugging me where they would be used. Are they the stub shaft bearing holders and do they bolt to the back of the spindle or something?

 

[steved]

Those weren't in my kit. I had something similar, they hold the spindle bearing in place...

steved

 

[JAlderman]

If I remember correctly they are already installed when you recieve the dynatrac kit. The wheel spindles have bearings on the inside for the stub shafts to ride in, and that is part of the setup.

 

[Hercules130]

Well i got it today. They messed up my shipping so they sent it out overnight at a reduced rate. very good customer service. Also we found out the spicer u-joints don't work. Apparently, and i'm not sure, NAPA sells a u-joint, but the oem dodge u-joint is better, and since mine were replaced a couple of weeks ago i will reuse them, hopefully. Now i just need my mechanic to get back from disney world.

 

[DF5152]

Well i got it today. They messed up my shipping so they sent it out overnight at a reduced rate. very good customer service. Also we found out the spicer u-joints don't work. Apparently, and i'm not sure, NAPA sells a u-joint, but the oem dodge u-joint is better, and since mine were replaced a couple of weeks ago i will reuse them, hopefully. Now i just need my mechanic to get back from disney world.

whats the spicer number if u dont mind

 

[Hercules130]

whats the spicer number if u dont mind

DAN5-806X or 1480

 

[Matt400]

NAPA sells a u-joint, but the oem dodge u-joint is better

why is that?

 

[Hercules130]

why is that?

I have no idea, that's just what the guys at EMS said

 

[Matt400]

Hrmm, just wondering. I have a set I bought from Napa not installed yet that are made by Precision.