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PostPosted: July 27, 2016, 7:43 pm 
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Offset bolt pattern and have machinist redrill with correct size hole?

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PostPosted: August 4, 2016, 6:42 pm 
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It would work but you'd have to drill a lot of holes. There are the four stud holes plus three (well four since the double bearing hubs didn't leave one spot undrilled) holes to secure the axle. Not sure if it would be economical considering a bare hub was $110.

The hub drama isn't over yet. I got one session on the track last month and there was oil everywhere. Turns out one of the seals completely died. It was on the side that had been removed and installed a few times so I probably damaged it at some point. I didn't have a slide hammer or my adapter to pull the hub or a spare double bearing hub seal but I did have an entire rear axle assembly already assembled and waiting in the trailer. A dozen bolts and a brake bleed later I was back in business.

I ordered two new seals and outer bearings with seals on both sides (visible in attached picture). I'm going to pack the inner bearings with grease. Between the seals on the outer bearing and the lip seal on the back side I hope it keeps the grease in place and keeps the oil in the axle.

What a pain.


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