Wheel bearing exploded!

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found this on binder planet, think its what youre looking for.

* Rear axle shaft bearing retainer nuts (semi-float).….25-35 lb/ft
 

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I thought the same and currently have it at 35lb/ft but the place I bought the bearings from gave me a number of 75-85lb/ft
I should mention that my axle shaft is 35 spline and 6 lug
 

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Anybody else? Want to try and take her for a spin this weekend and not burn up my bearings again
 

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If you know the thread size there are standard tables for torque. You're not trying to hold the Titanic together, so 35 lb/ft sounds fine.
 

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Yeah, the 35 lb/ft sounds about right. If your still a little concerned, maybe some blue thread lock too.
 

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Thanks guys.
My concern was not tight enough or too tight and smash my seal and add unwanted pressure to the bearings, causing them to lock up and explode again.
 

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Just had the right front bearing explode on my 77 K20

Not pretty , but limped it home

$375 for new spindle, bearings ,hub rotor, and locking rings

Fun swapping it in the driveway in 37 degree weather

Least it stopped raining ....
And the local 4 wheel parts store was able to get everything overnight delivery
 

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So now my other side, which never had issue (Rear pass) is now leaking.
I'm wondering if I did not press bearing on enough? What is this I see in some videos that people use Permatex near seal to prevent leaks?
 

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