How to Ensure Proper Alignment and Wear of Rod Bearings on 2004 Dodge Ram 1500?

Inspect connecting rod bearings for wear, scoring and alignment. Replace any bearings that are abnormal. Check journals for damage; poor alignment will cause wear. Install bearings/caps with Plastigage to measure clearance. If clearance is greater than specifications, choose suitable bearings. Tighten bolts and check side clearance against specifications replacing rods if necessary.

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Engine Connecting Rod Bearing

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Connecting Rod Bearing Part Number: 68207790AA
$6.32 MSRP: $7.70
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing Package - Connecting Rod; Rod Bearing; Bearing; Bearings; Bearing Kit Connecting Rod Standard
- Replaces: 5086003AB
- Item Weight: 0.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.8 x 2.6 x 1.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 10
- SKU: 68207790AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, SRT-10, ST, Sport, TRX4 | 10 Cyl 8.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Bearings Part Number: 68052222AB
$18.13 MSRP: $26.80
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set; Connecting Rod Bearing Set; Rod Bearing; Bearing Kit Connecting Rod Standard See Note
- Replaces: 5019447AA, 68052222AA
- Item Weight: 0.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.9 x 2.6 x 2.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 6
- SKU: 68052222AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT | 3.7L V6, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Bearings Part Number: 5012363AE
$16.87 MSRP: $25.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Rod Bearing; Bearing Kit Connecting Rod Standard See Note; Bearing Kit Connecting Rod Standard
- Replaces: 5012363AC, 5012363AD, 5018584AB, 5012363AB
- Item Weight: 0.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.0 x 2.7 x 2.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5012363AE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, TRX, TRX4 | 4.7L V8, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS

2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Rod Bearing Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Ensure Proper Alignment and Wear of Rod Bearings on 2004 Dodge Ram 1500?
A: Inspect connecting rod bearings for wear, scoring and alignment. Replace any bearings that are abnormal. Check journals for damage; poor alignment will cause wear. Install bearings/caps with Plastigage to measure clearance. If clearance is greater than specifications, choose suitable bearings. Tighten bolts and check side clearance against specifications replacing rods if necessary.