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bill8333 · 06-03-2007, 03:10 PM

Has anyone tried converting a first generation hub on a 1/2 ton 4x4 to the newer style hubs? If so what’s involved other than new spindles and hubs.

Thanks

1969k10stepside · 06-03-2007, 03:18 PM

What do you mean by newer style hubs?

**kwmech** · 06-03-2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

What do you mean by newer style hubs?

Inquiring minds want to know

bill8333 · 06-03-2007, 06:18 PM

First generation hubs have a 2" inner bearing and 1 3/4 outer bearing. 2nd generation hubs have a 1 3/4 inner bearing and I’m not sure about the outer bearing size but I do know it’s smaller. New hubs on a 2nd generation new are about 80 dollars at Kragen Auto with a new disc brake included, first generation are well over 200 for the same part.

My hubs are good but my spindles are shot. A new first generation spindle is a 179 dollars alone. So you can see there is an advantage changing over too 2nd generation hubs. I’m just not sure if it can be done.
I guess If I buy the new spindles for a 2nd generation and get a hub and rotor assembly and some new bearings I can see if it does work. But if I’m wrong I’m out some money that I could spend elsewhere on my restoration.

Bill

06-03-2007, 03:10 PM	#1
bill8333 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 89	First generation yoke conversion too 2nd Has anyone tried converting a first generation hub on a 1/2 ton 4x4 to the newer style hubs? If so what’s involved other than new spindles and hubs. Thanks __________________ 1972 K-10 L/B 4x4 Matching #'s 350 4 speed from the factory. P/S P/B 1981 GMC 1/2 L/B 4x4 one owner truck. 4" lift 2004 Dodge Cummins Diesel 4x4 Q/C S/B 1986 Dodge D150 L/B 2WD

06-03-2007, 03:18 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: First generation yoke conversion too 2nd What do you mean by newer style hubs?

06-03-2007, 06:18 PM	#4
bill8333 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 89	Re: First generation yoke conversion too 2nd First generation hubs have a 2" inner bearing and 1 3/4 outer bearing. 2nd generation hubs have a 1 3/4 inner bearing and I’m not sure about the outer bearing size but I do know it’s smaller. New hubs on a 2nd generation new are about 80 dollars at Kragen Auto with a new disc brake included, first generation are well over 200 for the same part. My hubs are good but my spindles are shot. A new first generation spindle is a 179 dollars alone. So you can see there is an advantage changing over too 2nd generation hubs. I’m just not sure if it can be done. I guess If I buy the new spindles for a 2nd generation and get a hub and rotor assembly and some new bearings I can see if it does work. But if I’m wrong I’m out some money that I could spend elsewhere on my restoration. Bill __________________ 1972 K-10 L/B 4x4 Matching #'s 350 4 speed from the factory. P/S P/B 1981 GMC 1/2 L/B 4x4 one owner truck. 4" lift 2004 Dodge Cummins Diesel 4x4 Q/C S/B 1986 Dodge D150 L/B 2WD



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