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Internal hubs

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by sdcj6, Dec 31, 2011.

  1. Dec 31, 2011
    sdcj6

    sdcj6 Sponsor

    San Diego
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    I have broken and worn out a few sets of external mount hubs so I put together the parts to change over to internal mounted hubs.
    I though it would go smoothly but I had a few problems due to the mixture of parts that I used to build my Dana 44 axle.
    Here are some pictures of the change over.
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    Here is the problem for indexing the caliper for clearance. I beleive that I used the knukles from a Jeep Dj because they had short steering arms that I need because I used a Scout front axle. Notice that the stud pattern starts about the one o'clock position. The brackets for the calipers need a stud at the 12 o'clock position. So I had to reassemble and take the brackets to work and redrill the bolt pattern.
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    Then assemble the internal hubs with new brake parts.
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    I was worried that the stick out would be excessive but it only sticks out 3/8" farther that the Warn hubs. I hope that I am happy with the conversion over time.

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    I tried to get the same angle on the picture but it looks worse than it is, actual measurement is 3/8" more including the twist knob.
     
  2. Dec 31, 2011
    cj6/442

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    copy cat !!!!! copy cat !!!
    glad it worked out Ray , I have had no problems with mine ,I like your Ford lock outs, sweet!

    I think I have one of those types complete for a trail spare for you........
     
  3. Jan 1, 2012
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    Looks good Ray, to clean for your rig :)
     
  4. Jan 1, 2012
    sdcj6

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    Yea, I was trying to buy the good hubs from Dummy, but you charged in before I could hand him the cash at the swap meet in Ramona
     
  5. Jan 1, 2012
    cj6/442

    cj6/442 Sponsor

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    I didn't use them ,I found some brand new warn premiums at the pick apart for $40 , the set I got from Dummy was incomplete for $5. hub parts don't interchange and I also have spare stock EB hubs so,,, If you want that set u can have um.
     
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