Axle Bearing & Lock Ring Mopar 2.875 Dia Hsg End

The STRANGE Axle Bearing & Lock Ring Mopar 2.875 Dia Hsg End (Model A1022) is a precision wheel bearing assembly engineered for Mopar 8-3/4-inch differentials in street, strip, and competition applications. This bearing set addresses a critical chassis component—the axle housing end bearing—that absorbs radial and thrust loads while maintaining concentricity under acceleration, braking, and cornering forces. Serious builders and professional mechanics turn to Strange Engineering products when OEM tolerances and durability limits fall short of their power goals.

This bearing assembly features a 2.875-inch outer diameter design with 1.562-inch inner diameter, sized specifically for Mopar 8-3/4-inch housing configurations. The package includes the bearing itself, a lock ring for secure axial retention, a gasket to prevent fluid seepage, and an O-ring seal to isolate bearing surfaces from contamination and differential fluid degradation. Strange Engineering's multi-piece design allows selective replacement of wear components without wholesale differential teardown, while the included bearing plate ensures repeatable preload geometry and proper load distribution across the bearing's rolling elements.

Builders upgrading to higher-powered engines, installing stiffer suspension components, or preparing vehicles for track duty benefit most from this bearing upgrade. The assembly is essential when refreshing aging differentials, addressing bearing noise, or standardizing on quality components during a full drivetrain overhaul. Installation requires axle removal and housing end disassembly; proper preload setup and bearing-to-housing clearance verification are critical for longevity and performance. Weighing 1.49 pounds and dimensioned at 4.15 x 2.55 x 4.9 inches, this bearing fits within standard Mopar 8-3/4-inch housing architecture and pairs seamlessly with Strange's complete differential product line.