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05-11-2018, 09:31 AM | #1 |
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rear axle/hub questions
I put new hubs and drums (cast iron) on the rear (they were properly mated together, or so I was told). When I tightened down the axle nuts one side was about a quarter inch further up the axle then the other side. I assume this is due to the amount of wear on the existing axles (the drum/hubs were installed dry with proper fitting keys).
Also how can you tell when there is so much wear in the axle/hub to use a shim? Is it when the drum starts to rub on the backing plate after tightening? |
05-11-2018, 09:38 AM | #2 |
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Re: rear axle/hub questions
yes, they will rub. if the hub goes on the far just add a shim.
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05-11-2018, 01:03 PM | #3 |
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Re: rear axle/hub questions
If you need a thicker shim, make one. It is not good to stack shims. I have seen cars that had 3, two is bad enough but 3? Make sure the backing plates are not bent also.
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05-11-2018, 03:45 PM | #4 |
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Re: rear axle/hub questions
Our drivers side rear hub took an extra washer that the rear passenger side didn’t need.
Make sure hub is not rubbing on backing plate. Torque to 100 psi. |
05-11-2018, 08:15 PM | #5 |
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Re: rear axle/hub questions
Okay, thanks.
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