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Terry, NJ · 12-24-2012, 02:50 PM

I just went through this with my L.R. wheel of my coupe. Made a cone shim to fit the tapered end of the axle. I trimmed it to fit up to the key. But I didn't like the key that I took out, it was loose and sloppy and I was tempted to "Stake" the keyway to make it a tighter fit. But, Before I started moving metal around,I figured I would start off with the best parts possible. I went out to TSC and bought a piece of 1/4" Keystock. I cut off the required length and fitted it in the keyway where it fit perfectly. and didn't fall out from looseness. The old one was shot. Period!
Terry

12-24-2012, 02:50 PM	#18
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,740	Re: Rear Hubs loose? I just went through this with my L.R. wheel of my coupe. Made a cone shim to fit the tapered end of the axle. I trimmed it to fit up to the key. But I didn't like the key that I took out, it was loose and sloppy and I was tempted to "Stake" the keyway to make it a tighter fit. But, Before I started moving metal around,I figured I would start off with the best parts possible. I went out to TSC and bought a piece of 1/4" Keystock. I cut off the required length and fitted it in the keyway where it fit perfectly. and didn't fall out from looseness. The old one was shot. Period! Terry