Spin free hubs installed

[DMcGalliard]

Hello from NC,

Just finished installing the Spyn-Tec spin free hubs on my 05 Dodge dully. The kit is very good, all parts are good and fit as they should. There are a couple hard parts, pulling the hubs, installing the u joints and dust cover on the new upper stub shafts. You need a good hub puller and the other tools that EMS recommends. The 4 point spanner socket is a must. Used a 4 1/8 hole saw to cut a hole in the hub cap, looks great. Oo.



Tom at EMS Offroad LLc was lots of help, thanks Tom.



If there is any interest will post pictures.



Dave Mc

 

[seafish]

After my truck is out of warranty I would like to go with this kit... what kind of locking hubs do they use??



Post 'em up, please... Oo.

 

[AH64ID]

When my bearings fail I will be going with one of these kits.

Any pics?

 

[DMcGalliard]

Reply from Dave

To respond:

When bearing fail will do it: My truck has over 70k miles, the bearings looked new and will probably last 500K



What brand: Spyn-Tec from EMS, I like the kit because it is complete, no other parts to order or the wheels won't fit. HC-00D-DRW-35, part No.



Warranty issues: We are our own warranty



Dave Mc

 

[rscurtis]

IMO, the only part of your warranty this kit would affect are the front wheel bearings, which you just replaced, and the u-joints, which won't be turning anyway. Same with the front DS and differential assembly.

 

[morbius]

Some pics of my install ... Best thing you can do for these 4x4 dually's ... . Warranty issues are mute, like mentioned, everything of concern is replaced with much better parts that will last a whole lot longer !



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[AH64ID]

Good looking hub setup.

Let us know if you see any increase in mpg's.

 

[morbius]

On my setup, I got a increase of about 1. 8 mpg with no driving style changes. Also able to make tight turns and U turns that where not possible before.

Very curious to see what Dave get out his.

 

[DGamelin]

I like how the hubs fit in the hub caps. Thats about what I was hoping for.



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93 250 2wd xc 354 auto 278k

04. 5 3500 4wd qc dully 373 6speed 116k

 

[AH64ID]

Those are great results!

2Lo would be a great option as well. Now if I could only find a full time 4wd xcase with a lockable center diff that would hold the power of my motor...

 

[cwbyinjeep]

If or when my unitized stockers go this will be on the table, but at $1550 it would take approximately 80k miles at a 2 mpg gain in efficiency for them to pay for themselves. At current rate that would take me several years.

 

[DennyDay]

After my truck is out of warranty I would like to go with this kit... what kind of locking hubs do they use??



Post 'em up, please... Oo.

SpynTec supplies Mile Marker Hubs, w/ stainless steel face/control

 

[DennyDay]

If or when my unitized stockers go this will be on the table, but at $1550 it would take approximately 80k miles at a 2 mpg gain in efficiency for them to pay for themselves. At current rate that would take me several years.

It cost me $1500. to replace both my stock front bearing packs on my 2001 truck two years ago - - The parts cost on the '06 has gone up considerably since then - - It was easy to justify the cost - - fuel mileage was not a major consideration, but I did pick up about 10% both single and pulling our travel trailer. The big thing was having 2WD lo range to back up the trailer with out over working the auto trans.

 

[DennyDay]

Check out SpynTec lock out hubs? in this section

 

[DGamelin]

I didnt expect to pick up any mpg wile towing, that nice.



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93 250 2wd xc 354 auto 278k

04. 5 3500 4wd qc dully 373 6speed 116k

 

[SierraRam]

If or when my unitized stockers go this will be on the table, but at $1550 it would take approximately 80k miles at a 2 mpg gain in efficiency for them to pay for themselves. At current rate that would take me several years.

The logic is a bit flawed, you need to subtract what the stock repair would cost from the kit so now you investment is probably around $500-800 if you do the install yourself.

 

[rscurtis]

Another thing to consider in your cost analysis is that your front DS and axle joints will last virtually forever.