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Two steps forward, One step back |
Elliot Cannon |
Jan 22 2013, 08:17 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
Starting to put my five lug conversion back together and discovered I have two different wheel hubs. I didn't realize just how different till I started installing them. The one on the left has subtle differences. It is almost 1/4 of an inch smaller at the outer flange diameter. The wheel lug holes are the correct bolt pattern but are closer to the outer edge of the hub flange. The not so subtle difference is, when installed, it sits in too far and rubs... badly. To make things worse, I bought them so long ago, I don't even remember who I bought them from. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Looks like maybe a trip up to Parts Heaven. I wonder now, if I can tap the hub out without damaging my new wheel bearing? I know. I know. I should have checked them more carefully. Sheesh! You guys are starting to sound like my wife. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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TargaToy |
Jan 22 2013, 08:21 PM
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-NONSOLIS RADIOS SEDIOUIS FULMINA MITTO- Group: Members Posts: 694 Joined: 26-March 10 From: DelMarVa Peninsula Member No.: 11,509 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Are the back sides of the flanges different? ie: does one of them have beefed up reinforced areas behind the stud holes?
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Elliot Cannon |
Jan 22 2013, 08:48 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
Are the back sides of the flanges different? ie: does one of them have beefed up reinforced areas behind the stud holes? Actually both do. I'll have take the other one out tomorrow and take a really close look at them. (Something I should have done anyway). Then I guess I'll order two new wheel bearings. Faauuck!! It takes considerable effort to get the hubs out and I don't know if I want to trust the bearings after beating on them like that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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