Bearing service

[familytruckster4]

At the 2021 GD rally in Goshen Bill Snider from Dexter stated that setting the bearing load on a new axle was important at the first service. If I recall he said they would gain about .003" of slop during the break in.
I have always used the 12" slip joint pliers method that Dexter outlines.

[Scott'n'Wendy]

tighten down until it excessive drag is observed, then back off and align the retainer holes in the castles. NEW hubs do not have castles but some funky gold clip to retain the nut (NOT A FAN).

This is what I do with a 3/8 ratchet and a 38mm socket then snap on the funky gold clip. Just figure I'm not up at 50-70ftlbs when the wheel gets a little tougher to spin.