Front Bearing Replacement/Repair

1995 FORD RANGER
130,000 MILES • 4.0L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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NICKJOHNSON713
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I have a '95 Ford Ranger with manual locking hubs. I suspect that the previous owner put in the wrong spindle locknut kit. Due to this, the thrust washers have been completely obliterated, along with some of the locknut kit.

I have found some Dana Spicer locknut kit that I think is appropriate for my car. Dana Spicer 28068X Spindle Locknut Kit. However, from my research online I think I need the thrust washer kit. This thrust washer kit is 3 washers, one is a 27 spline washer.

I want to make sure I have the right spindle locknut kit, and also what the OEM part number for the thrust washer kit is. I can't find the thrust washer kit anywhere. Perhaps there is an aftermarket one that is readily available?

I have the new rotors, bearings, and brake pads all from my local O'Reilly store.
Sep 23, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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The Dana Spicer 28068X Spindle Locknut Kit. Is not the one you want, here is the correct kit need to do the repair.

For manual hubs on a Dana 28/35 IFS, the OE-style stack is:

Inner adjusting nut (with pin): Spicer 74078X

Locking washer (hole ring): Spicer 36569

Outer lock nut: Spicer 43749
You can buy these individually or as a bundled kit (e.g., Torque King QA4769 for Dana 28/35 IFS).

Let us know if you need anything else.
Sep 25, 2025 at 10:24 AM