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Converting Vacuum hubs to fixed hubs

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28 Nov 2014 13:58 #130808 by GuardianAngel
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Just taken one apart but could not get the casing apart. So a quick trip to the hardware store for some pipe that just fits snugly from the back seems to do the job (14mm OD is needed).

As the pipe is short it seems quite strong so should not collapse.

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01 Dec 2014 09:11 #131165 by kirkynut
That might make it easier for people to be able to do it mate. I have a well equipped workshop at the end of my garage but I appreciate not everyone has the luxury.

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02 Dec 2014 13:02 #131297 by Butta
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Ok did this mod today using the original kirkynut method and some stick on rubber 'appliance feet' which are 22mm wide and 10mm tall working on the kitchen floor with a hammer and small chisel took about half an hour in all have got 2 spare of the spacers I used if anyone wanted them
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07 Dec 2014 09:31 #131731 by Butta
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Ok ive done 100 miles since this mod and it drive's exactly the same no difference to noise or fuel economy my issue with full lock was due to transmission wind up (my transfer box sticks in 4wd if I have wind up even though the lever moves easily back to the 2wd position a small amount of reversing sorts it) and the fact i have a lane 10m from my front door!
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07 Dec 2014 17:58 #131763 by GuardianAngel
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kirkynut wrote: That might make it easier for people to be able to do it mate. I have a well equipped workshop at the end of my garage but I appreciate not everyone has the luxury.

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I went on a full landing trip last night and all is good. Also been out on some fast roads and even got up to 60 mph :lol: but evidence of wobble or vibration from the wheels.
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07 Dec 2014 19:24 #131773 by kirkynut

GuardianAngel wrote:

kirkynut wrote: That might make it easier for people to be able to do it mate. I have a well equipped workshop at the end of my garage but I appreciate not everyone has the luxury.

Kirkynut

I went on a full landing trip last night and all is good. Also been out on some fast roads and even got up to 60 mph :lol: but evidence of wobble or vibration from the wheels.


Is that meant to mean no evidence of death wobble?

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