Tired of helping my friend with his '69 GMC 4WD - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bill3rail · 05-01-2017, 09:42 AM

About every two to three years, I help my friend and neighbor tear apart his front passenger side down to hub and try to take up space from a worn out hub.

The outer bearing race does not properly fit in the hub! My uneducated guess is the hub is worn the hell out. After searching for days, I have not found one hub for sale. Does anyone know who sells replacement hubs, or who may have used hubs for sale.

If all else fails, we need to look into replacing the entire front end with a later model, hopefully with disc brakes.

Thank You,

Bill

68gmsee · 05-01-2017, 10:16 AM

If you can't find an online vendor go to a salvage yard that has nationwide connections. They can hook up with other salvage yards to see if they can locate one for you. I've done that in the past and it may cost slightly more than if you found one locally but they also guarantee the part.

bill3rail · 05-01-2017, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 68gmsee

If you can't find an online vendor go to a salvage yard that has nationwide connections. They can hook up with other salvage yards to see if they can locate one for you. I've done that in the past and it may cost slightly more than if you found one locally but they also guarantee the part.

I used an online junkyard search site, but none were near me. I printed them out and my friend will be calling them today.

Bill

**D.PASSMORE** · 05-01-2017, 03:24 PM

Sometimes Emory cloth and a file will do wonders to clean up any ridges in the hub and on the spindle. I had a small ridge on the spindle that would not let my bearing seat square. Knocked it down, smoothed it out. But you have to maintain the torque on the spindle nut. Jack it up and check for loose bearing with the tire on. Never had a problem since then.

bill3rail · 05-03-2017, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by D.PASSMORE

Sometimes Emory cloth and a file will do wonders to clean up any ridges in the hub and on the spindle. I had a small ridge on the spindle that would not let my bearing seat square. Knocked it down, smoothed it out. But you have to maintain the torque on the spindle nut. Jack it up and check for loose bearing with the tire on. Never had a problem since then.

Thanks for the idea, but ridges are not the problem.
The Bearing Race is too loose inside the hub. We need to take up some space.

Thanks,

Bill

**D.PASSMORE** · 05-03-2017, 09:00 AM

Spun the race? If so, find a good machine shop that can build surface and has the proper machines to grind back OE specs. That is a hard home shop repair.

bill3rail · 05-03-2017, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by D.PASSMORE

Spun the race? If so, find a good machine shop that can build surface and has the proper machines to grind back OE specs. That is a hard home shop repair.

Yes, spun race! Unfortunately, the machinists I know are all retired. Even the shop I worked in is closed now.

Bill

What later model Dana 44 front ends will fit the '69 4WD?

61K10 · 05-03-2017, 01:00 PM

Might be one on e-bay. doesn't say what year though.

bill3rail · 05-03-2017, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 61K10

Might be one on e-bay. doesn't say what year though.

Have link, seller name or auction number?
I have been searching SleezeBay, but no luck!

bill3rail · 05-06-2017, 07:55 AM

I actually found a replacement hub and two spindles.
Hopefully, no issues when we get them in...

Bill

05-01-2017, 09:42 AM	#1
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Tired of helping my friend with his '69 GMC 4WD About every two to three years, I help my friend and neighbor tear apart his front passenger side down to hub and try to take up space from a worn out hub. The outer bearing race does not properly fit in the hub! My uneducated guess is the hub is worn the hell out. After searching for days, I have not found one hub for sale. Does anyone know who sells replacement hubs, or who may have used hubs for sale. If all else fails, we need to look into replacing the entire front end with a later model, hopefully with disc brakes. Thank You, Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

05-01-2017, 10:16 AM	#2
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Tired of helping my friend with his '69 GMC 4WD If you can't find an online vendor go to a salvage yard that has nationwide connections. They can hook up with other salvage yards to see if they can locate one for you. I've done that in the past and it may cost slightly more than if you found one locally but they also guarantee the part. __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

05-01-2017, 03:24 PM	#4
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,059	Re: Tired of helping my friend with his '69 GMC 4WD Sometimes Emory cloth and a file will do wonders to clean up any ridges in the hub and on the spindle. I had a small ridge on the spindle that would not let my bearing seat square. Knocked it down, smoothed it out. But you have to maintain the torque on the spindle nut. Jack it up and check for loose bearing with the tire on. Never had a problem since then. __________________ DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie)

05-03-2017, 09:00 AM	#6
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,059	Re: Tired of helping my friend with his '69 GMC 4WD Spun the race? If so, find a good machine shop that can build surface and has the proper machines to grind back OE specs. That is a hard home shop repair. __________________ DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie)

05-03-2017, 01:00 PM	#8
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Tired of helping my friend with his '69 GMC 4WD Might be one on e-bay. doesn't say what year though. __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

05-06-2017, 07:55 AM	#10
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Tired of helping my friend with his '69 GMC 4WD I actually found a replacement hub and two spindles. Hopefully, no issues when we get them in... Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!



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