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The short version
- A 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 wheel bearing order splits by ABS type: 515072 for rear-wheel ABS trucks, 515073 for four-wheel ABS trucks, both covering 2002 through 2005.
- 2006 brings a bigger change. Standard 4-wheel ABS trucks with 5 studs move to 515113 on both sides.
- On 2006-2008 trucks with rear-wheel ABS only, the front hub is handed: 515113 left, 515072 right. The two are never a choice, match ABS type and side.
- Mega Cab trucks on 8 lug wheels use their own number, 515101, for 2006-2008.
The 2002 through 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 splits its front hub numbers by ABS configuration rather than by year alone. A 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 wheel bearing order only needs the ABS type. A 2006 or later truck adds a side question on top of that.
Ram 1500 wheel bearing numbers at a glance
Rear-wheel ABS trucks use front hub 515072.
Four-wheel ABS trucks use front hub 515073. Both numbers hold for 2002 through 2005.
2002-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-2008 | Front hub, 4-wheel ABS, 5 stud, both sides | 515113 check price |
| 2006-2008 | Front hub, rear-wheel ABS, LEFT side | 515113 check price |
| 2006-2008 | Front hub, rear-wheel ABS, RIGHT side | 515072 check price |
| 2006-2008 | Front hub, Mega Cab, 8 lug wheels | 515101 check price |
| 2002-2005 | Front hub, rear-wheel ABS | 515072 check price |
| 2002-2005 | Front hub, 4-wheel ABS | 515073 check price |
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This page covers the 2002-2008 Dodge Ram 1500: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008. Other years live on the main Ram 1500 wheel bearing page.
On 2006-2008 trucks with rear-wheel ABS only, the catalogs list different numbers per side: 515113 on the left, 515072 on the right. This is never a choice between two parts.
Confirm the ABS type and the side before ordering. Match the number to the corner that actually needs it.
Year by year
2002 through 2005 split by ABS type only. A 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 wheel bearing order in this window is rear-wheel ABS at 515072 or four-wheel ABS at 515073, with no side question either way.
2006 adds two new branches. Standard 5 stud 4-wheel ABS trucks move to 515113 on both sides, while rear-wheel ABS trucks split by side, and Mega Cab trucks on 8 lug wheels get their own number, 515101.
2007 and 2008 continue the 2006 pattern exactly. Nothing changes again before this generation ends.
An ABS split that gets more specific over time
Early in this generation, ABS type alone decides the front hub. By 2006, ABS type, side, and wheel configuration all matter, largely because rear-wheel ABS trucks kept an older-style hub on one corner only.
The rear axle stays a solid axle across the whole generation, same as the earlier 1994-2001 Ram 1500. There is no rear hub number to look up.
Diagnosing a 2002-2008 Ram 1500 wheel bearing
- Check for play with the wheel raised. Grip the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock and rock it. See how to check a wheel bearing for the method.
- Listen for a hum that shifts in turns. A failing front hub often gets louder leaning one direction. The pattern is on wheel bearing noise in turns.
- Rule out tires before ordering a hub. Uneven wear can sound similar to bearing noise at speed. Compare against tire noise or wheel bearing.
- Confirm ABS type before anything else. Rear-wheel ABS and four-wheel ABS trucks do not share the same front hub. Check the brake system before pulling a part number.
- On 2006-2008 trucks, confirm the side too. A rear-wheel ABS truck needs 515113 on the left and 515072 on the right, never either one at random.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 use?
A 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 wheel bearing order depends on ABS type. Rear-wheel ABS trucks use 515072, and four-wheel ABS trucks use 515073.
What wheel bearing does a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 use?
A 2007 truck with standard 5 stud 4-wheel ABS uses 515113 on both sides. A 2007 rear-wheel ABS truck splits by side, 515113 left and 515072 right, and a Mega Cab truck uses 515101.
Why does the 2006-2008 Ram 1500 use different hubs on each side?
On rear-wheel ABS trucks only, the catalogs list 515113 for the left front and 515072 for the right front. Confirm ABS type first, then the side, before ordering either one.
What wheel bearing does a Mega Cab Ram 1500 use?
2006-2008 Mega Cab trucks on 8 lug wheels use 515101. That number is separate from the standard 5 stud rows on the same model years.
Is the rear wheel bearing on a 2002-2008 Ram 1500 a hub assembly?
No. The rear axle on every truck in this generation is a solid axle, not a hub. There is no rear hub part number on this page.