Small issue help-- Knock in wheel
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Small issue help-- Knock in wheel
Just noticed something today. On my driver side when when I grab the tire and rock the vehicle back and forth I can feel a slight constant knock. I feel it while holding the tire. I got the 33's and lift on a couple weeks ago and am curious what this is. Doesnt do it on the passenger side. Im wondering if the wheels are under torqued or the wheel bearings are shot. The truck only has 18000 k on it
The truck is on the ground when doing this.. not lifted up
Thanks guy
Steve
The truck is on the ground when doing this.. not lifted up
Thanks guy
Steve
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With the 33's and [presumably] non-stock wheel offset, you should check the bearings regularly for zero play. Loose wheel bearings will beat themselves to death. Fortunately for you, when they do need replacement, the 2WD bearings are far cheaper than the 4x4 hub units.
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25 lb-ft on the spindle nut is way too much preload for tapered roller wheel bearings.
Actually, the Ranger manual says to torque the spindle nut to 21 lb-ft to "set" the bearing, then back it off about a half turn and then retorque to 17 lb-in while rotating the hub/rotor.
[Note that this final torque spec is given in pound-inches, not pound-feet. 17 lb-in is roughly 1.4 lb-ft but torque wrenches typically do not have markings near zero because offset error becomes much more significant at very low settings . The correct lb-in torque wrench must be used for accuracy.]
Actually, the Ranger manual says to torque the spindle nut to 21 lb-ft to "set" the bearing, then back it off about a half turn and then retorque to 17 lb-in while rotating the hub/rotor.
[Note that this final torque spec is given in pound-inches, not pound-feet. 17 lb-in is roughly 1.4 lb-ft but torque wrenches typically do not have markings near zero because offset error becomes much more significant at very low settings . The correct lb-in torque wrench must be used for accuracy.]
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