My DMAX is stronger than Snap - On Tools.

AKsoldier · 01-18-2013, 03:08 PM

So after 135K miles, the hub bearings on my driver's front were getting loose, so I decided to remedy the problem. I picked up a new hub assembly, gathered my tools and went to work. For those of you who have never done this particular job - be fore-warned: The two 21mm bolts that hold the brake caliper bracket in place do NOT want to come out. I think the factory torque spec is somewhere north of 230 ft. lbs. I didn't have a 21mm impact socket (I do now.) so I went to work with my standard Snap - On 6 -point shallow 1/2" drive socket on my Ingersol impact gun. (I know - non - impact sockets on an impact is a no - no, but it's all I had.) The socket held, the bolt wouldn't budge, not even with the torque turned all the way up on the Ingersol.

So... Plan B. I grabbed a breaker bar, and pulled the top half of the handle off my floor jack to use as a cheater pipe.....and broke the socket. Long story short, I sent my wife to Napa to pick up a 21mm Impact socket and was able to finish the job. Here's a pic of the carnage. Now I need to find a Snap - On dealer....

premis · 01-18-2013, 03:34 PM

You got 135,000 miles out of a front hub??? I went through three by that time!

I've never had a problem with mine. I've changed at least 6 hubs (passenger and driver combined). I can do it in less than 15 minutes now.

Bear9350 · 01-18-2013, 03:41 PM

I remember trying to get those bolts to break loose the first time. I think I had a 4 ft pipe on the end of a breaker. Now between maintaining the brakes, replacing hubs, ball joints and cv axles every few months I can pull them apart pretty fast.

AKsoldier · 01-18-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by premis

You got 135,000 miles out of a front hub??? I went through three by that time!

I've never had a problem with mine. I've changed at least 6 hubs (passenger and driver combined). I can do it in less than 15 minutes now.

Yep. I bought the truck from the original owner, who was meticulous in keeping track of maintenance. He gave me a journal of everything he ever did to the truck, including every single fuel - up! This was the first hub change.

AKsoldier · 01-18-2013, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by premis

You got 135,000 miles out of a front hub??? I went through three by that time!

I've never had a problem with mine. I've changed at least 6 hubs (passenger and driver combined). I can do it in less than 15 minutes now.

Premis - I'm assuming you bought your truck used... If you never had a problem, then I guarantee they were done before you bought it. The factory uses some kind of NASTY locktite, and torques them to an insanely high spec. You definitely would have had a problem if you had done the first one since new.

premis · 01-18-2013, 07:43 PM

Nope, original owner. I've always replaced them with the hubs from O'Reilly for $179. They come with a one year warranty, so I buy one, then claim the warranty 9ish months later for the other one.

battlegraduate09 · 01-18-2013, 08:35 PM

same here OP. I have 135k and check hubs and everything every oil change (3,000 miles) and never had one go bad. I have replaced pitman, idler, pivot assembly, tie rods, boots, but that was due to my fault and upgrades not failure.

Also most snap on sockets i have broken all break like that.

**chevylovinfordtech** · 01-18-2013, 08:42 PM

That's why I have impact sockets and my 3/8ths gun and a set for my 1/2 inch gun as well

**2500-HD** · 01-18-2013, 08:59 PM

snap-off

critchjr · 01-18-2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 2500-HD

snap-off

Ya beat me to it!

01-18-2013, 03:08 PM	eBay Motors #1 (permalink)
AKsoldier Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 264	My DMAX is stronger than Snap - On Tools. So after 135K miles, the hub bearings on my driver's front were getting loose, so I decided to remedy the problem. I picked up a new hub assembly, gathered my tools and went to work. For those of you who have never done this particular job - be fore-warned: The two 21mm bolts that hold the brake caliper bracket in place do NOT want to come out. I think the factory torque spec is somewhere north of 230 ft. lbs. I didn't have a 21mm impact socket (I do now.) so I went to work with my standard Snap - On 6 -point shallow 1/2" drive socket on my Ingersol impact gun. (I know - non - impact sockets on an impact is a no - no, but it's all I had.) The socket held, the bolt wouldn't budge, not even with the torque turned all the way up on the Ingersol. So... Plan B. I grabbed a breaker bar, and pulled the top half of the handle off my floor jack to use as a cheater pipe.....and broke the socket. Long story short, I sent my wife to Napa to pick up a 21mm Impact socket and was able to finish the job. Here's a pic of the carnage. Now I need to find a Snap - On dealer.... Attached Images __________________ 02 Silverado LT 2500 HD 4X4 Ext. cab. EFI live ECM tuned by Bob with keyed DSP5, Air Dog II 100 GPM, Autometer pyro and boost gauges in the overhead console.

01-18-2013, 03:34 PM	eBay Motors #2 (permalink)
premis Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 538	You got 135,000 miles out of a front hub??? I went through three by that time! I've never had a problem with mine. I've changed at least 6 hubs (passenger and driver combined). I can do it in less than 15 minutes now. __________________ 2005 Black Duramax Crew Cab Short Box Edge Juice w/Attitude - 4" straight pipe (shaved the muff and killed the kitty) with 5" tip - Blocked EGR - triple guage pod (Aux Fuel, Air Bags, Boost) - air bags w/compressor and 2 gallon air tank - train horn - tint (5 back/15 front) - custom grill - pace roll-top cover - 28 gallon aux fuel tank (gravity feed) - Pioneer AVIC-D3 in dash DVD/GPS/Bluetooth unit with XM Nav Traffic - metra on-star adaptor - PAC SWI-PS steering wheel remote interface - 2 10" MTX subs with Rockford amp - head rest monitors - passenger visor monitor - viper remote start - 07 mirrors (w/ DIY leveling) - DIY pre-OEM Cat fuel filter - boost stick - AEM Brute Force CAI - 20" black spoke KMC wheels mounted with 305x50x20's

01-18-2013, 03:41 PM	eBay Motors #3 (permalink)
Bear9350 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 745	I remember trying to get those bolts to break loose the first time. I think I had a 4 ft pipe on the end of a breaker. Now between maintaining the brakes, replacing hubs, ball joints and cv axles every few months I can pull them apart pretty fast. __________________ 2003 Chevy 2500 LB7, Crew Cab Bear Claw Front and Rear Bumpers EFI Live DSP5 from ATP/Rob, 4" straight pipe from the downpipe, intake horn mod, modded air box, custom overhead gauge console, pyro and boost gauges Cognito UCA, Kyrptonite Straight Centerlink and Tierods, BFG KM2 255-85 on stock wheels Pictures: http://s1133.photobucket.com/albums/m600/Bear9350/DMAX/ Bumper Build: http://s1133.photobucket.com/albums/...0/DMAX/Bumper/

01-18-2013, 07:43 PM	eBay Motors #6 (permalink)
premis Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 538	Nope, original owner. I've always replaced them with the hubs from O'Reilly for $179. They come with a one year warranty, so I buy one, then claim the warranty 9ish months later for the other one. __________________ 2005 Black Duramax Crew Cab Short Box Edge Juice w/Attitude - 4" straight pipe (shaved the muff and killed the kitty) with 5" tip - Blocked EGR - triple guage pod (Aux Fuel, Air Bags, Boost) - air bags w/compressor and 2 gallon air tank - train horn - tint (5 back/15 front) - custom grill - pace roll-top cover - 28 gallon aux fuel tank (gravity feed) - Pioneer AVIC-D3 in dash DVD/GPS/Bluetooth unit with XM Nav Traffic - metra on-star adaptor - PAC SWI-PS steering wheel remote interface - 2 10" MTX subs with Rockford amp - head rest monitors - passenger visor monitor - viper remote start - 07 mirrors (w/ DIY leveling) - DIY pre-OEM Cat fuel filter - boost stick - AEM Brute Force CAI - 20" black spoke KMC wheels mounted with 305x50x20's

01-18-2013, 08:35 PM	eBay Motors #7 (permalink)
battlegraduate09 DuramaxForum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Abingdon Virginia Posts: 5,795	same here OP. I have 135k and check hubs and everything every oil change (3,000 miles) and never had one go bad. I have replaced pitman, idler, pivot assembly, tie rods, boots, but that was due to my fault and upgrades not failure. Also most snap on sockets i have broken all break like that. __________________ Josh 04 LLY CCSB 4X4

01-18-2013, 08:42 PM	eBay Motors #8 (permalink)
chevylovinfordtech Duramax Forum Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fortuna, CA Posts: 2,195	That's why I have impact sockets and my 3/8ths gun and a set for my 1/2 inch gun as well __________________ -Robert- 2005 4 door Silverado 2500 HD LLY Performance: AFE air box and LBZ mouthpiece mod, 4 in. MBRP dual exhaust, PPE shim kit, egr blocker plate, Airdog100, FASS fuel filter delete bowl, EFI live by Idaho Rob Exterior: Rear Reunel bumper, silvania ZXE headlights and fog lamps (all on mod), alligator performance tie-rod sleeves Interior: 2 12" memphis car audio subs, custom sealed box and 2000 watt memphis amp, LED interior, dash and door lights-blue, cobalt autometer pyro and boost piller gauges Best Time: 14.15 @ 91 mph 1.99 60 foot Work In Progress: 1969 Chevy Nova, built turbo 350, 283ci small block est. 500hp with 7500 rpm redlin, caltracs, 4.11 ford 9" rear end, dual 3"exhaust www.trollperformance.com

01-18-2013, 08:59 PM	eBay Motors #9 (permalink)
2500-HD the SLEDGEHAMMER Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: upstate nj Posts: 2,230	snap-off __________________ 04.5 2500hd

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