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Anybody know where to get dust shields for a 1999 3500? None of the auto parts stores carry them. Also checked Dorman, Summit, and Amazon. No luck. I'd think somebody has to offer them.

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  • Evan
    Evan

    I remove rotor dust shields  every chance I get

  • Gregturley
    Gregturley

    The spacer and dust shields can be left off. The thickness of the 2 won't affect anything. Dust shields are mainly there to keep water from inbound side of rotor on most cars. Some use the dust shield

  • pepsi71ocean
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    Let me know when your going to do them. I can always swing by with my tools and give you a hand. I have the cups for the air chizle and such.

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5 hours ago, Mopar1973Man said:

 

My last trip on wheel bearings my air chisel tool did NOT work at all. I spent over 4 hours with a very larger hammer getting the driver side bearing out of the knuckle. Make sure to anti-seize the bearing hole and use a hone tool or similar to clean the hole up. The bearing should fit true but not sloppy loose. 

 

I used two impact sockets and impact extensions while holding them, and had my brother turn the steering wheel. I did it in cross cross pattern and they came out in about 5 mins. engine not running. Just nice and quick.

Yup its known secret. Work smarter not harder. 

No beating involved. Ok I did learn on the second bearing

The first one I cried alot attempting to remove with a sledge hammer.  Wtf is holding this on I kept asking myself.

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4 hours ago, pepsi71ocean said:

 

I used two impact sockets and impact extensions while holding them, and had my brother turn the steering wheel. I did it in cross cross pattern and they came out in about 5 mins. engine not running. Just nice and quick.

This is by far the best trick...except I cranked the motor and let the power steering do the work.  I didn't even get in the truck...just stood next to it and reached in with one hand to bump the wheel.  My brother is completely worthless so I did it all myself.  I changed to the freespin lockable hubs so I'll never have to do it again... :woot:

I had my truck running to. So so easy to let hydraulics do the work

Mine never stuck again after putting anti sieze on them. Just unbolt them and take them off. Maybe a couple smacks with a dead blow at the most.

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    21 hours ago, Evan said:

    Use a socket and short extension and trucks steering system to knock bearing loose.

     

    Back bearing bolts off a 1/8" or so turn knuckle and wedge socket and section against axle

    Had to the first time. No need to after never seize.

    Yeah, I went about 1/4 inch at a time, anything more then that and it gets torqued inside the knuckle and can cause more issues.. best to go a little at a time.

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