The bearings are good for 100,000 miles according to Dodge, and you need not
repack them either. Leave em alone.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jerry Lee <jerry.429@charter.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 4:11 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Question on Wheel Bearings
> Chris: your 99 is like my 98. It has throwaway bearings. They are not
> greaseable. You run them till they wear out and throw them away.
> Jerry Lee
> 1998 Dakota Regular Cab Deep Amethyst
> 3.9L 5 spd. Tonneau Cover (soft)
>
>
> > I am approaching 48000 and I will be doing a lot of work on my truck
this
> > summer. Mainly replacing the tires with BFG 32x11.5's as well as
> upgrading
> > the shocks to something heavier duty. Are the Ranchero 9000's a stiffer
> > ride? I would like something that stays more level in turns, but allows
> the
> > give on potholes.
> >
> > I plan on also upgrading the Brakes and Rotors with the suggested
> Raybestos
> > and Powerslots. Any problems with mud going off road with these?
> >
> > Would it be a good idea for me to replace the wheel bearings on my
truck?
> I
> > plan on keeping the vehicle for a long time yet (5+ more years) and want
> to
> > make sure things last without breaking the bank.
> >
> > I just read about replacing the bearings, but I will probably have them
> > repacked and need the "guts".
> >
> > Thanks for the time!
> >
> > Chris Reck
> > 99 Sport 4x4 3.9L Amethyst
> > Autolite Plugs
> > Custom K&N cone air intake
> >
> >
>
>
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