How to Replace Spindle 02-08 Dodge Ram 1500

In this video, 1A Auto shows you how to remove and replace the spindle. This video is applicable to the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500
🔧 List of tools used:
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• Pry Bar 1aau.to/oe8/1AX...
• 18mm Socket 1aau.to/omE/1AX...
• 21mm Socket 1aau.to/omE/1AX...
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• 35mm Socket 1aau.to/oD/1AAS...
• Needle nose pliers 1aau.to/ohT/1AX...
• Needle nose pliers 1aau.to/ohT/1AX...
• 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar 1aau.to/ohp/1AX...
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oYX/1AX...
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/oNC/1AX...
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/opQ/1AX...
• Bungee Cord
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/ook/1AX...
• Hammer 1aau.to/ohK/1AX...
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/oou/1AX...
• Small Hook
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[@jackjones8293]

Very helpful and smart video worth to spend time watching and really learning from it. thanks

[@stuntmachine3633]

Your videos have saved me so much money. What brand are your boots?

[@franksmith6351]

Having trouble finding new spindles for my 2003 Ram Van 1500. Can you help? It's going thru wheel bearings and needs new spindles.

[@ammsar4425]

Thank you im engineering mechanic from iraq thank you thank you

[@cjoakes6654]

You guys skipped the part we needed. Otherwise good and thorough video

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com +Cj Oakes

[@GBays]

Anyone know the hours this job calls for? Trying to get a idea of what it would cost to have done.

[@mopardude707]

Having an issue with an 08 dodge ram 1500 4x4 I noticed my truck when steering full right or left and drive very slow. The truck wheels feel like they bind or they skip over or something. So I jacked up the truck and saw that the steering knuckles hit the lower control arms. What's causing this? Can it be bad knuckles or can it be lower ball joints or something else. I've checked all bushings and they look fine all around. Just can't tell what's causing this issue.

[@richardcamacho4230]

Thank you for the video 👍

[@michaelsnell4034]

On the video for the other side, I don't believe you said to turn the ball joint nuts 90 degrees past torque specs

[@randyrhutcheson7244]

I have a broken knucle joint driverside 2000 olds alero.need to find one for sale.

[@chuckbeck7817]

I got everything apart on my 04 ram 1500 except the spindle from lower ball joint could not get that thing off no natter what i tried. Also noticed no retaining clip, grease fitting, or castle not with a coder pin on my lower ball joint. Is it possible i would have to remove complete lower control arm to replace the lower ball joint?

[@1AAuto]

+chuck beck Yes, you may need to remove this part to allow you access to install the ball joint.

[@benjgaudio4055]

I have an 07 and am having trouble removing the axle nuts. Are they supposed to be as easy as you make them look? Drivers side barely came off with a 6 foot pipe on my 1/2” breaker bar. The passenger side broke a short 1/2” impact extension, then the next try broke the breaker bar. This was after an overnight soak of PB Blaster. Any suggestions?

[@robertkennedy8475]

This is the same issue I'm having right now everything is stripped now broke a bunch of rachets now I just got a whole new knockle and now the old knuckle won't come off the bottom ball joint its been nothing but a nightmare looks really easy here tho lol

[@robertkennedy8475]

Good except for what the hell to do when everything is ceased up and can't get knuckle off at all I dont know what to do now its stuck on the bottom ball joint

[@staticg3529]

does anyone know where i can get a steering knuckle for my 2004 dodge ram 1500??? please help I couldnt find one that is steel.

[@jeffreyray9131]

You didn't say what size CV axle nut it was

[@robrohrke8694]

Why not just remove the bearing instead of removing the entire knuckle?

[@alldeisel2208]

Is it the same for a 2wd 2500?

[@1AAuto]

+ALL Deisel We don't have a how-to video for your vehicle right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. Buy this part for your vehicle on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@nileshmanka1363]

Very helpful and thorough thank you!

[@elulysero8863]

Why does the tie rod have to be tighter then the lower ball joint

[@1AAuto]

+Ulysses Deltoro We suggest following all manufacturer's suggested torque specifications. 1aauto.com

[@Gweedo1]

What is the Size of the axel nut?

[@1AAuto]

+Gweedo1 Thanks for checking us out! The size on this model is 35mm.

[@1AAuto]

+Gweedo1 This video is applicable to the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

[@1AAuto]

+Gweedo1 Thanks for watching! It could be a different size for the 2500, but we do not have those specs available.

[@JasonBurns1980]

Too bad you guys don't actually carry this part

[@1AAuto]

+Jason Burns Some videos are made to just assist people in doing the repair or replacement. Our parts are updated often and we may carry this part in the future.

[@JasonBurns1980]

@@1AAuto I am aware, and your videos are very helpful. I just actually needed that part and 1A didn't have it. But your videos have helped me perform several repairs and I'm glad for them.

[@tidds2395]

Not helpful at all. Good try tho

[@1AAuto]

+ThatkidNick We appreciate the feedback. Sometimes there are multiple ways to accomplish the same repair.