I was told that when you do your bearings, you should tighten the hub nut up as far as it will go, then turn it back between a quarter and a half turn. That should keep the bearings in 'free form' and not bind.

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Billie, my "sparkly" blue 1992 Ranger
SPECS: 2.3 I4; Rebuilt motor at 194,263 miles; straightened driveshaft when engine was rebuilt

FIRST MODS: 2" suspension lift and rear disc brake conversion