TK4012 Double Rear Spindle Nut Upgrade Kit 1994-2002 Ram 2500, 3500

TK4012 Torque King® Spindle Nut Upgrade Kit without Socket offers precise adjustment, superior strength, & long life when replacing your original non-reusable spindle nut/lock wedge with our four piece combination that includes a reusable Inner Thrust Washer, 2 reusable 2-1/2" Hex Spindle Nuts, and a nonreusable Bend Over Tab Lockwasher. These Kits fit all single or dual rear wheel 1994 to 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 series trucks equipped with Dana 60, Dana 70, or Dana 80 full float, rear axles. One pair of extra TK40051 Spindle Lock Washers are included with each Kit. USA Made.

Also See these Additional Spindle Nut Upgrade Kits for 1994-2002 Ram:
TK4011 Kit with QT1013i Socket includes all the parts in TK4012 PLUS a 2.5" Hex Spindle Nut Socket.
TK8373 Kit with QT1009i Socket and Four 2-9/16" Rounded Hex Spindle Nuts plus Washers, Gaskets and Threadlocker. NEW for 2018!
TK8374 Parts Only Kit with Four 2-9/16" Rounded Hex Spindle Nuts plus Washers, Gaskets and Threadlocker. NEW for 2018!

*Note: QT1013i Spindle Nut Socket does NOT fit the original rounded hex spindle nuts. If you don't have a suitable tool to remove the old nuts, order optional QT1009 or QT1009i socket

Need More Info? Use the handy Links below to access over 40 years of Dan's product and vehicle specific Tech Notes to easily get the information you need for your vehicle's repair, maintenance, or upgrade project!

Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
OE Nut Note
Inner Thrust Washer
Kit Includes
Spare Parts
Matching Parts
Applications

Tech Note 1: OE Nut Note
This is a great Kit, but you should know the original equipment QU40118 single nut and QU40115 lock wedge is perfectly adequate for keeping your rear hubs in place IF they are:
A) Properly Installed.
B) NEVER Reused

Tech Note 2: Inner Thrust Washer
One of the big problems with the original equipment single nut, is the tendency for the outer wheel bearing inner race to wear into the nut. The TK40038 Inner Thrust Washer eliminates this problem thereby extending bearing life and reducing the chance of having a rear wheel seal leak.

Tech Note 3: Kit Includes
TK4012 Spindle Nut Upgrade Kit Includes:
4 TK40052 Reusable Hex Spindle Nuts
4 TK40051 Non-Reusable Spindle Nut Lock Washers
2 TK40038 Reusable Inner Thrust Washers
2 QU40078 Steel Axle Shaft Flange Gaskets
S24200 Medium Strength Threadlocker for Axle Shaft Flange Bolts
TK4011 Instructions

Tech Note 4: Spare Parts
Spare Parts:
The TK40051 Lock Washers and QU40078 Axle Shaft Flange Gaskets are designed for ONE time use only! DO NOT REUSE these parts! Instead, order TK4018 Spare Parts Kit which includes a pair of each part, plus medium Threadlocker.

Tech Note 5: Matching Parts
Matching Parts for QK4012 Spindle Nut Upgrade Kits:
TK8308 Master Rear Wheel Bearing and Seal Kit with Tools for 1994-2002 SRW Dodge Ram
TK8321 Rear Wheel Bearing and Seal Kit with Tools for 1994-2002 SRW Dodge Ram
TK8307 Master Rear Wheel Bearing and Seal Kit with Tools for 1994-2002 DRW Dodge Ram
TK8324 Rear Wheel Bearing and Seal Kit with Tools for 1994-2002 DRW Dodge Ram

Applications
Dodge:
All single or dual rear wheel Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 series trucks equipped with Dana 60, Dana 70, or Dana 80 full float, rear axles: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002