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Converting Vacuum hubs to fixed hubs
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07 Dec 2014 19:41 #131777
by GuardianAngel
Marix Puma 215/75/15 MT's|2" lift|ORA radius arm guards|Fixed hubs|Asfir fuel tank guard|JB Tbox guard|K & N filter|ORA winch plate
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Yes. Sorry should have been a bit clearer. But then the plastic tubing weighs almost nothing.
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 mphThat 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.
Kirkynutbut evidence of wobble or vibration from the wheels.
Is that meant to mean no evidence of death wobble?
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07 Dec 2014 19:42 #131778
by GuardianAngel
NO DEATH FROM THIS MOD
Marix Puma 215/75/15 MT's|2" lift|ORA radius arm guards|Fixed hubs|Asfir fuel tank guard|JB Tbox guard|K & N filter|ORA winch plate
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Even my reply is not clear
Yes. Sorry should have been a bit clearer. But then the plastic tubing weighs almost nothing.
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 mphThat 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.
Kirkynutbut evidence of wobble or vibration from the wheels.
Is that meant to mean no evidence of death wobble?
Kirkynut


Marix Puma 215/75/15 MT's|2" lift|ORA radius arm guards|Fixed hubs|Asfir fuel tank guard|JB Tbox guard|K & N filter|ORA winch plate
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07 Dec 2014 20:04 #131782
by Butta
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yep no death! I can confirm I am alive too oh and no death wobble either!
Even my reply is not clear
Yes. Sorry should have been a bit clearer. But then the plastic tubing weighs almost nothing.
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 mphThat 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.
Kirkynutbut evidence of wobble or vibration from the wheels.
Is that meant to mean no evidence of death wobble?
KirkynutNO DEATH FROM THIS MOD

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07 Dec 2014 23:08 #131797
by kirkynut
The underdog often starts the fight, and occasionally the upper dog deserves to win - Edgar Watson Howe.
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Replied by kirkynut on topic Re:Re: Re:Re: Re:Re: Converting Vacuum hubs to fixed hubs
Looks like it's a good'en then!
Kirkynut
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09 Dec 2014 00:32 #131905
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Replied by Docmartin4x4 on topic Converting Vacuum hubs to fixed hubs
I have drilled and tapped the centre of the hub M10 and screwed a bolt in, sealing the thread with loctite, it works a treat. I have done 800 mile since the mod with no side effects and it took me 15 mins to do. just remember to put plenty of grease on the drill and tap if you do the job with hubs in situ to catch cuttings.
Mart
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10 Dec 2014 21:49 #132029
by kirkynut
Good effort!
Kirkynut
The underdog often starts the fight, and occasionally the upper dog deserves to win - Edgar Watson Howe.
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I have drilled and tapped the centre of the hub M10 and screwed a bolt in, sealing the thread with loctite, it works a treat. I have done 800 mile since the mod with no side effects and it took me 15 mins to do. just remember to put plenty of grease on the drill and tap if you do the job with hubs in situ to catch cuttings.
Mart
Good effort!
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The underdog often starts the fight, and occasionally the upper dog deserves to win - Edgar Watson Howe.
My Jimny Thread Here: www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/8-my-ji...on-continues?start=0
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15 Dec 2014 20:01 #132413
by helijohn
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I keep searching for the flashing light cure so here is the switch cure I did.
www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum?view=topic&catid=7&id=51074
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29 Dec 2014 09:55 #133507
by GarlixMojo
Replied by GarlixMojo on topic Converting Vacuum hubs to fixed hubs
Awesome write up Kirkynut. Thanks.
The nuts holding my hubs on don't look like E10 torx, they've got 12 ridges!
Can someone tell me what size these are?
I've had a search but can't find if anyone else has already asked so apologies in advance if its already been answered.
Tony
The nuts holding my hubs on don't look like E10 torx, they've got 12 ridges!

Can someone tell me what size these are?
I've had a search but can't find if anyone else has already asked so apologies in advance if its already been answered.
Tony

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29 Dec 2014 12:39 #133514
by GarlixMojo
Sorry for being so numb
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Doh! .. Its just an 8mm metric socket!Awesome write up Kirkynut. Thanks.
The nuts holding my hubs on don't look like E10 torx, they've got 12 ridges!
Can someone tell me what size these are?
I've had a search but can't find if anyone else has already asked so apologies in advance if its already been answered.
Tony
Sorry for being so numb

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29 Dec 2014 15:57 #133532
by helijohn
Well confused now, talking sockets, torx. Is it an M8 bolt??
Replied by helijohn on topic Re:Converting Vacuum hubs to fixed hubs
Doh! .. Its just an 8mm metric socket!
Sorry for being so numb
Well confused now, talking sockets, torx. Is it an M8 bolt??
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29 Dec 2014 17:03 #133543
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15 Jan 2015 12:27 #135156
by troggy
Sliding down a steep learning curve.
Replied by troggy on topic Re:Converting Vacuum hubs to fixed hubs
Can anyone tell me a procedure for checking the vacuum?
I blew down on pipe, going to hub, and got resistance, but the other just blew freely? Is there a seal somewhere in the vacuum hub which has gone??
I blew down on pipe, going to hub, and got resistance, but the other just blew freely? Is there a seal somewhere in the vacuum hub which has gone??
Sliding down a steep learning curve.
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