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Can I replace or grind this hub off?
Hey guys,
I just got a set of 20" Torq Thrust rims and it fits perfectly in the front but the rear has that hub that sticks out that doesn't fit with the diameter center of the rims. I would assume that part is to keep the rim centered. Can I just grind this off or is there a way I can find a smaller size hub to make it fit? Thanks! |
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Re: Can I replace or grind this hub off?
Seeing balance is important with moving parts I wouldn't recommend grinding on it as it would throw your axle all out of balance. You may be able to pull the axles and take them to a machine shop though and have them turn them to correct diameter.
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Re: Can I replace or grind this hub off?
Would not grind the hub off the axle. Take your wheels to a machine shop and get the holes drilled out to fit the axle.
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Re: Can I replace or grind this hub off?
I had the same thing when I bought my truck with 22" Lorenzo's on it. What PO did was backs had 2" wheel spacers and they also put shorter wheel studs to clear the spacers. That's one way but not a real good way. Axles need to be in balance and so do Wheels. Ether change out your rear end to something "newer" that doesn't have that problem or Heaven for bid change those wheels. Some thing has to give.... tough call
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Re: Can I replace or grind this hub off?
I too would modifferent the wheels. Someday you will change them, and the axle will no longer center the new wheels.
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its a sunday so they are all closed today, i am a little curious to see how much this would cost |
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Re: Can I replace or grind this hub off?
You need that hub size to center the brake drum also.
If you have room for a spacer, I would go that route. Custom billet wheel manufacturers will build the center bore of the wheel to your specs or there allowed sizes. But off the shelf 6-lug wheels intended for the 1999-2016 trucks is where you run into this problem. Make sure the cast center of that wheel has enough meat to it, because the wheel manufacturer is not going to be liable if they fail after machining by you.
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Re: Can I replace or grind this hub off?
I'm running 1" billet wheel spacer in the rear with modern GM wheels and it works great. Just remember to re torque the spacer lug nuts after the fist 50 miles or so.
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Re: Can I replace or grind this hub off?
Good custom wheel shops can bore that wheel , there's one by me that actually drills center & lug holes per vehicle. Was pretty cool to watch.
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One note on the axles, those are some very hardened steel alloy, when I had my axle stud holes welded up (redrilled for five on five-vs.six lugs) the machine shop said it took forever to drill because of how hard the metal was, and I'm sure the welding process didn't help either....just sayin'
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