A hydrostatic/hydrodynamic fluid bearing assembly (100) for a can bodymaker (10) is provided. The hydrostatic/hydrodynamic fluid bearing assembly (100) is separate from the ram body (50). The outboard bearing assembly (60) includes a carriage assembly (62) and an outboard guide bearing assembly (60). In this configuration, the ram body (50) may form a can body (10) in a traditional manner, but fluid bearing assembly fluid is not applied to the ram body (50).