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pumpkin · 11-20-2008, 10:32 AM

I would guess that you are missing a snap ring. The bolts that hold the cap on should have no pressure on them. The bolts are only to hold the cap on, and the most pressure they should see is from the spring. If a snap ring, or a thrust washer, or the inner bearing to support the stub axle are missing or damaged, when under power, the axle would move in and out breaking the little bolts.

11-20-2008, 10:32 AM	#3
pumpkin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Sooke B.C. Canada Posts: 543	Re: 1969 3/4 ton breaking 4x4 hubs - need help I would guess that you are missing a snap ring. The bolts that hold the cap on should have no pressure on them. The bolts are only to hold the cap on, and the most pressure they should see is from the spring. If a snap ring, or a thrust washer, or the inner bearing to support the stub axle are missing or damaged, when under power, the axle would move in and out breaking the little bolts.