From: Patrick Jankowiak (eccm@swbell.net)
Date: Sun Jan 19 2003 - 17:52:20 PST
I would, but since I do use the truck for the Texas Guard, I really
need to keep the ability to go to all wheel drive at a minute's
notice.
Since you mention bearings, this brings up a good point - the end of
the axle has a spline, and this is carried in the original hub.
In yours, you have installed bearings I assume that carry the end of
the axle, and the bearings carry the friction rather than the end of
the axle.
Now I am curious about the lock out hubs construction, how do they
handle the axle, and do they have a bearing, that is, what rubs in
there? I wish I had a drawing.
Bjorn Brandstedt wrote:
>
> Patrick,
> I had a pair of hubs bored out and needle roller bearings installed. The
> bearing is a Torrington HJ 324116 and the sleeve (inner ring), IR 263220. I
> have never done any real test driving with them since I don't drive any long
> distances on the highways.
> My investment, including the hubs, is about $150.00 for the pair. A lot
> cheaper and ,probably, more reliable than the lock-out hubs. They also look
> like the originals, which must be an advantage for you many
> collector/restorer fellows.
>
> Patrick, if you want to test these, I'll ship them to you and if you like
> them, you can pay me the $150.00 plus UPS shipping or just return them if
> you are dissapointed for some reason.
> The inner ring fits very snuggly over the splined end of the drive shaft,
> hopefully they are all made to within a couple of thousands of an inch.
>
> Let me know and I'll get them out tomorrow.
>
> We may all learn something.
>
> Have a great day!
> Bjorn
>
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