2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Lockout upgrade or rebuild front wheel bearings

[CrewCabDiesel]

Does any one have a parts list to convert a 2001 dana 60 to lockouts? or Can the hubs be rebuilt with new bearings?

Thanks

Kyle

 

[Wayne M.]

I'm pretty sure you're talking about two different things. Usually hub bearings are replaced as a unit, but possibly you could disassemble the units and just replace the bearings. The lock out kits are a complete affair that eliminate the units altogether with spindles and tapered rollers as assembled on 1st gen trucks. I put a kit on my sig truck.

 

[HHhuntitall]

There is no "factory" parts list for converting them to a floating hub, and the factory unitized bearings are non-serviceable (on purpose). Parts can be gathered up pretty reasonable for a Ford and used... . here's a link to one that did it, listing parts in there somewhere... . https://www.turbodieselregister.com...6856-Whoa-nellie!&highlight=Ford+Locking+hubs



The problem you'll run into there is, front ABS wasn't available on the Fords until '99, I believe, but I'd wager you have it on your Dodge. To keep that feature, I'd think you'll have to go with a free-spin kit from various manufacturers, such as... .



Spyntec, http://www.solidaxle.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=88&idcategory=17,



EMS Offroad, www.emsoffroad.com,



Dynatrac, http://www.dynatrac.com/products/freespin-dodge/freespin-dodge.html,



or Randy's Ring and Pinion, http://www.ringpinion.com/b2c/Parts...&Side=Front&DriveType=4WD&DiffID=324&CatID=97



Yes, they are pretty expensive, and it takes a long time to payback the investment. I will personally attest to Dynatrac and Solid Axle products durability. I think the Solid Axle/Spyntec products are the best out there, but that's my opinion... .



Going to the Ford parts may or may not suit you... I like the idea, but haven't tried it yet. Looks like it would work great on something without front ABS, and is much cheaper!!

 

[CrewCabDiesel]

OK looks like rebuilding the old hubs, anyone done it before or have part # ?
Thanks
Kyle

 

[JR]

Ive never seen any kits out there to rebuild the front bearings. Theyre a sealed unit and are not intended to come apart.

 

[CrewCabDiesel]

I have heard of pressing the hubs apart and installing new sealed bearings and reassembling the hubs. I have seen bearings on e-bay but want to see if anyone has done it here. I work part time at Advance Auto so I can try some different options.

 

[HHhuntitall]

I have heard of pressing the hubs apart and installing new sealed bearings and reassembling the hubs. I have seen bearings on e-bay but want to see if anyone has done it here. I work part time at Advance Auto so I can try some different options.

I'm not sure what that is... . I'll have to look into that. As far as I know, they are non-serviceable. If you press them apart, they are held together with plastic races, which will fall apart as soon as you press the bearings apart... . I've tried... They have to have some kind of jig that holds the assembly together as they press the the shaft and race in on the bearings... . As for some other bearing assembly, it may be possible..... All I've seen on Ebay are the individual front wheel bearings for the 2wd... . If you see a listing, drop me the link, please. I'd like to look at what they're doing... . As for the factory bearings, you can add some high quality grease through the ABS sensor hole to prolong the life of the bearing. And the good Timken bearings will usually run over 100k by doing that, and they can be bought for around $200ea... . Not cheap, but well worth keeping the beast on the road.....

 

[JR]

I would be interested in that as well... . Ive actually had mine apart unintentionally. I had to replace my rotors and was using a puller to try to get the hub assembly out to press the wheel studs out of the rotors. They were frozen so badly that I actually separated the hub, pulling the outer half with the rotor. I finally managed to free the inner half of the hub, cleaned everything up real good, regreased the bearings and pressed them back together with a 20 ton press. Everyone I talked to said they would be ruined, knock on wood Ive got 10,000 miles on them and so far theyve held up. I wouldnt ever try to seperate a good bearing intentionally, as mentioned above theyre not designed to come apart.

 

[WilsonF]

You can do a manual hub conversion with Ford Dana 50/60 parts. this will give you replaceable tapered bearings do this conversion years ago and am happy with it. Info can be found with Google searches.

Floyd

 

[CrewCabDiesel]

I would love to do a lockout conversion but I want to keep my ABS and wallet intact.

Here is the ebay ad for replacement timken bearings, let me know what you all think.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TIMKEN-SET8...iter_Display:5.9L&hash=item5aeba2fbfa&vxp=mtr