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**Cali72K20** · 11-30-2015, 03:41 PM

The O-rings are not cheap, anyone have a cheaper (more cost effective for me) source?

http://www.quad4x4.com/cgi-bin/comme...cton&key=40471

**GMCGrim** · 11-30-2015, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Cali72K20

Here is a link to the mounting bolts:

http://www.quad4x4.com/cgi-bin/comme...cton&key=40257

Your local Ace Hardware should have those bolts. I am not sure I would pay $10 for a single one.

BigRed76 · 11-30-2015, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Cali72K20

Sent you a PM, here is a link to the special O-rings:

http://www.quad4x4.com/qu40471.html

Thanks,

Casey

I'm glad you shared this, I had the hubs apart on mine over the summer and I don't recall seeing a seal on the hub dials.

**argonaut** · 11-30-2015, 05:28 PM

I just bought new stainless steel socket head 3/8"-16 bolts for mine. I'm sure they were a lot less than $10/bolt. I do have two sets of original bolts too. Are these from quad4x4 actually OEM bolts or just replacements??

**argonaut** · 11-30-2015, 05:31 PM

If i remember correctly my seals were a square profile, I don't recall a V-shape, but I could be wrong. I'm going to see if my local specialty hardware store has a similar square or tapered profile o-ring. I think even a round profile o-ring might suffice... we shall see.

**GMCGrim** · 11-30-2015, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by argonaut

If i remember correctly my seals were a square profile, I don't recall a V-shape, but I could be wrong. I'm going to see if my local specialty hardware store has a similar square or tapered profile o-ring. I think even a round profile o-ring might suffice... we shall see.

You are right, they do have a square profile and the ones from 4x4 tech are the originals but he has a limited amount of them for a premium price. I went to a place that rebuilds hydraulic cylinders and bought some from them that are the same dimension and close to the same profile. They fit very well.

BigRed76 · 12-04-2015, 12:54 AM

I received my knobs today. They look excellent, can't wait to put them in. Thanks again

El Dorado Jim · 12-05-2015, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GMCGrim

Would you guys with that have the "Big Hub" Dana Spicer blue plastic hubs have any interest in anodized aluminum version of that hub?

These would be CNC made out of 6061 aluminum and anodized blue to match the originals. I am not sure of the cost at this time but I am just putting this out there to find out how much interest there is.

Hi, I am interested in a set of these, please let me know how to pay for them, thanks, Jim

**undertaker72** · 12-05-2015, 12:11 AM

bruce, received the hub dials earlier this week , been working never had time to get them out , these are very nice , you and your people are doing a superior job, excellent machining , ive got all n.o.s pins actuator cams o-rings , it Christmas come early , ill have a few old plastics ill be selling , thanks for the very nice parts , have a merry Christmas

**GMCGrim** · 12-06-2015, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by undertaker72

bruce, received the hub dials earlier this week , been working never had time to get them out , these are very nice , you and your people are doing a superior job, excellent machining , ive got all n.o.s pins actuator cams o-rings , it Christmas come early , ill have a few old plastics ill be selling , thanks for the very nice parts , have a merry Christmas

Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad you like the hub dials. Merry Christmas to you also.

b454rat · 12-07-2015, 12:21 AM

Any interest in doing some for Dana 60s? They are pretty common to find, but I have two original sets off 78/79 style, both 44 and 60 Fords.

obijuan · 12-07-2015, 01:18 AM

these are for the spicer 60 hubs
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TDS-D60-Lock...gAAOSwgQ9VpTQJ

**CUSTOM/10** · 12-07-2015, 08:08 AM

This is what I'd like to see but in blue for the D44 1/2 ton hubs !

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TDS-D60-Lock...TQJ&rmvSB=true

**GMCGrim** · 12-07-2015, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by CUSTOM/10

This is what I'd like to see but in blue for the D44 1/2 ton hubs !

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TDS-D60-Lock...TQJ&rmvSB=true

Maybe down the road but for now I will stick to the Dana 44 ones.

**argonaut** · 12-07-2015, 04:21 PM

Dang it, I'm so jealous of you guys! Apparently mine are stuck in US Postal Service purgatory... Argh!!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-07-2015, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CUSTOM/10

This is what I'd like to see but in blue for the D44 1/2 ton hubs !

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TDS-D60-Lock...TQJ&rmvSB=true

Same here! I guess I'll just paint the current ones I have for now.

**GMCGrim** · 12-07-2015, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Same here! I guess I'll just paint the current ones I have for now.

If one of you guys with the 1/2 ton 4x4's could send me a broken hub dial I will check into the possibility of getting a batch of them made. There are no promises but I will check.
Just PM me and I will give you my address. Thanks

dyeager535 · 12-09-2015, 04:10 PM

PM sent

**57NAPCO** · 12-10-2015, 09:55 AM

My 88 V30 is tucked away and I'm outa town, I'm guessing I have Dana 60?

**GMCGrim** · 12-10-2015, 12:37 PM

Cancel my request for broken half ton hub dial. I will make a trip to the wrecking yard and pull some. That way my machinist buddy can take all the time he needs to work on the next set of dials.

nvrenuf · 12-10-2015, 01:08 PM

There's a good market for 60 knobs. Lots of interest here but never came thru -

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/gener...-done-yet.html

obijuan · 12-10-2015, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nvrenuf

There's a good market for 60 knobs. Lots of interest here but never came thru -

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/gener...-done-yet.html

The tds ones on ebay are the culmination of slobuild57, dott, and myself to crank out a new knob. Held this one in my hand and it's excellent quality. For the Spicer 60 hub guys that was the only thing we were needing really. We are also working on a new outer ring as well.

nvrenuf · 12-10-2015, 03:02 PM

Wow I didn't realize that. That thread got so long that I'd check it occasionally but didn't keep up 100%.

I'd love some aftermarket bezels too.

**argonaut** · 12-11-2015, 09:25 PM

Finally got my hub knobs from USPS. They look great! Can't wait to get all greasy installing them.

El Dorado Jim · 12-27-2015, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMCGrim

You are right, they do have a square profile and the ones from 4x4 tech are the originals but he has a limited amount of them for a premium price. I went to a place that rebuilds hydraulic cylinders and bought some from them that are the same dimension and close to the same profile. They fit very well.

thanks, that is good to know, Jim

11-30-2015, 03:41 PM	#51
Cali72K20 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Northern Santa Barbara County, California Posts: 2,706	Re: Interest in aluminum hub knobs? The O-rings are not cheap, anyone have a cheaper (more cost effective for me) source? http://www.quad4x4.com/cgi-bin/comme...cton&key=40471

11-30-2015, 05:28 PM	#54
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: Interest in aluminum hub knobs? I just bought new stainless steel socket head 3/8"-16 bolts for mine. I'm sure they were a lot less than $10/bolt. I do have two sets of original bolts too. Are these from quad4x4 actually OEM bolts or just replacements?? __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

11-30-2015, 05:31 PM	#55
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: Interest in aluminum hub knobs? If i remember correctly my seals were a square profile, I don't recall a V-shape, but I could be wrong. I'm going to see if my local specialty hardware store has a similar square or tapered profile o-ring. I think even a round profile o-ring might suffice... we shall see. __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

12-04-2015, 12:54 AM	#57
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Interest in aluminum hub knobs? I received my knobs today. They look excellent, can't wait to put them in. Thanks again __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

12-05-2015, 12:11 AM	#59
undertaker72 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: nephi , utah Posts: 2,308	Re: Interest in aluminum hub knobs? bruce, received the hub dials earlier this week , been working never had time to get them out , these are very nice , you and your people are doing a superior job, excellent machining , ive got all n.o.s pins actuator cams o-rings , it Christmas come early , ill have a few old plastics ill be selling , thanks for the very nice parts , have a merry Christmas

12-07-2015, 12:21 AM	#61
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Interest in aluminum hub knobs? Any interest in doing some for Dana 60s? They are pretty common to find, but I have two original sets off 78/79 style, both 44 and 60 Fords. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

12-07-2015, 01:18 AM	#62
obijuan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: cibolo tx Posts: 1,033	Re: Interest in aluminum hub knobs? these are for the spicer 60 hubs http://www.ebay.com/itm/TDS-D60-Lock...gAAOSwgQ9VpTQJ

12-07-2015, 08:08 AM	#63
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	Re: Interest in aluminum hub knobs? This is what I'd like to see but in blue for the D44 1/2 ton hubs ! http://www.ebay.com/itm/TDS-D60-Lock...TQJ&rmvSB=true __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

12-07-2015, 04:21 PM	#65
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: Interest in aluminum hub knobs? Dang it, I'm so jealous of you guys! Apparently mine are stuck in US Postal Service purgatory... Argh!!! __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

12-09-2015, 04:10 PM	#68
dyeager535 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Roy WA Posts: 1	Re: Interest in aluminum hub knobs? PM sent

12-10-2015, 09:55 AM	#69
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,234	Re: Interest in aluminum hub knobs? My 88 V30 is tucked away and I'm outa town, I'm guessing I have Dana 60?

12-10-2015, 12:37 PM	#70
GMCGrim Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spokane Wa Posts: 207	Re: Interest in aluminum hub knobs? Cancel my request for broken half ton hub dial. I will make a trip to the wrecking yard and pull some. That way my machinist buddy can take all the time he needs to work on the next set of dials.

12-10-2015, 01:08 PM	#71
nvrenuf Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mobile, Al Posts: 92	Re: Interest in aluminum hub knobs? There's a good market for 60 knobs. Lots of interest here but never came thru - http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/gener...-done-yet.html __________________ John '91 Blazer, full top, bbc, 4spd, Doubler, 1 tons, 40's

12-10-2015, 03:02 PM	#73
nvrenuf Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mobile, Al Posts: 92	Re: Interest in aluminum hub knobs? Wow I didn't realize that. That thread got so long that I'd check it occasionally but didn't keep up 100%. I'd love some aftermarket bezels too. __________________ John '91 Blazer, full top, bbc, 4spd, Doubler, 1 tons, 40's

12-11-2015, 09:25 PM	#74
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: Interest in aluminum hub knobs? Finally got my hub knobs from USPS. They look great! Can't wait to get all greasy installing them. __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!



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