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The short version
- 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 3500 wheel bearing coverage documents the front only, split by 2WD versus 4WD every year. The 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 wheel bearing front number is 515061 or 515089, parallel listings for the same 4WD position.
- 2006-2008 4WD fronts move to 515101; 2WD trucks in those years take 515114.
- 2009-2010 splits by body: 515122 for 4WD pickups and cab and chassis trucks, 515123 for 2WD pickups.
- The rear is a full floating solid axle, axle bearing territory rather than a wheel bearing position.
The 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 3500 changes its front wheel bearing number three times. That includes the 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 wheel bearing case and every year after it. The rear stays a solid axle the whole time, with no hub numbers to look up.
Ram 3500 wheel bearing numbers at a glance
2003 to 2005 4WD fronts carry two parallel listings, 515061 and 515089; match the number the old part carries. That includes the 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 wheel bearing case.
2006 to 2008 moves the 4WD front to 515101, with 2WD trucks on 515114. 2009 to 2010 splits again: 515122 for 4WD and cab and chassis trucks, 515123 for 2WD pickups.
Dodge Ram 3500 wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 to 2005 | Front, 4WD, 8 stud | 515061 check price |
| 2003 to 2005 | Front, 4WD, 8 stud | 515089 check price |
| 2006 to 2008 | Front, 4WD, 8 stud | 515101 check price |
| 2006 to 2008 | Front, 2WD | 515114 check price |
| 2009 to 2010 | Front, 4WD pickup and cab and chassis | 515122 check price |
| 2009 to 2010 | Front, 2WD pickup | 515123 check price |
| 2003 to 2010 | Rear, full floating solid axle | no hub number |
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This page covers the 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 3500: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Other years live on the main Ram 3500 wheel bearing page.
This is a dually class truck. The rear is a full floating solid axle, not a wheel bearing position. That is axle bearing territory, covered separately.
Every front year splits by 2WD versus 4WD, and 2003 to 2005 4WD trucks carry two parallel listings. Match the number the old part carries in that overlap.
2011 and later is not documented in the catalogs we hold for this truck.
Year by year
2003 through 2005 4WD fronts show two parallel listings, 515061 and 515089, for the same 8 stud position. Match the number the old part carries.
2006 through 2008 settles the 4WD front on 515101. 2WD trucks in these years take 515114 instead.
2009 and 2010 split by body style. 515122 covers 4WD pickups and all cab and chassis trucks, while 515123 covers 2WD pickups.
The rear never changes across the whole run. It stays a full floating solid axle with no hub number, every year from 2003 to 2010.
A dually class truck front and rear
Every front listing on this truck is an 8 stud unit, built for dually duty. The 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 wheel bearing front sits in that same 8 stud family.
2WD versus 4WD decides the number every single year, never the calendar alone. See how drivetrain shapes this call for the general pattern.
Diagnosing a Dodge Ram 3500 wheel bearing
- Confirm 2WD or 4WD before ordering. Drivetrain decides the front number every year on this truck.
- Count the studs on the front hub. All documented fronts on this truck are 8 stud units.
- Listen for the noise. A failing front bearing usually hums or grinds, growing louder with speed. This guide to wheel bearing noise on turns explains how the sound shifts side to side.
- Rule out the tires. Uneven tire wear can mimic a bearing noise closely. This tire comparison separates the two.
- Treat the rear as axle bearing territory. The axle bearing versus wheel bearing guide explains why the rear is not a wheel bearing position at all.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2003 Ram 3500 use?
The 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 wheel bearing front number is 515061 or 515089 for 4WD. Both are parallel listings for the same position. Match the number the old part carries.
What wheel bearing does a 2009 Ram 3500 use?
The 2009 Ram 3500 front is 515122 for 4WD pickups and cab and chassis trucks. It is 515123 for 2WD pickups. The rear stays a full floating solid axle.
Does the Ram 3500 rear use a wheel bearing?
No. The rear is a full floating solid axle for the entire 2003-2010 run. That makes it axle bearing territory, not a wheel bearing job.
How do I know if my Ram 3500 is 8 stud?
Every documented front listing on this truck is an 8 stud unit. Count the wheel studs to confirm before ordering any of the rows above.
Do the 515061 and 515089 fronts both fit a 2003 Ram 3500?
Both appear in the catalogs as listings for the same 4WD position. Match the number the old part carries rather than picking one at random.