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Converting Vacuum hubs to fixed hubs

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07 Dec 2014 19:41 #131777 by GuardianAngel
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kirkynut wrote:

GuardianAngel wrote:

kirkynut wrote: That might make it easier for people to be able to do it mate. I have a well equipped workshop at the end of my garage but I appreciate not everyone has the luxury.

Kirkynut

I went on a full landing trip last night and all is good. Also been out on some fast roads and even got up to 60 mph :lol: but evidence of wobble or vibration from the wheels.


Is that meant to mean no evidence of death wobble?

Kirkynut

Yes. Sorry should have been a bit clearer. But then the plastic tubing weighs almost nothing.
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07 Dec 2014 19:42 #131778 by GuardianAngel
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GuardianAngel wrote:

kirkynut wrote:

GuardianAngel wrote:

kirkynut wrote: That might make it easier for people to be able to do it mate. I have a well equipped workshop at the end of my garage but I appreciate not everyone has the luxury.

Kirkynut

I went on a full landing trip last night and all is good. Also been out on some fast roads and even got up to 60 mph :lol: but evidence of wobble or vibration from the wheels.


Is that meant to mean no evidence of death wobble?

Kirkynut

Yes. Sorry should have been a bit clearer. But then the plastic tubing weighs almost nothing.

Even my reply is not clear :pinch: NO DEATH FROM THIS MOD B)
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07 Dec 2014 20:04 #131782 by Butta
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GuardianAngel wrote:

GuardianAngel wrote:

kirkynut wrote:

GuardianAngel wrote:

kirkynut wrote: That might make it easier for people to be able to do it mate. I have a well equipped workshop at the end of my garage but I appreciate not everyone has the luxury.

Kirkynut

I went on a full landing trip last night and all is good. Also been out on some fast roads and even got up to 60 mph :lol: but evidence of wobble or vibration from the wheels.


Is that meant to mean no evidence of death wobble?

Kirkynut

Yes. Sorry should have been a bit clearer. But then the plastic tubing weighs almost nothing.

Even my reply is not clear :pinch: NO DEATH FROM THIS MOD B)

yep no death! I can confirm I am alive too oh and no death wobble either! :lol:
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07 Dec 2014 23:08 #131797 by kirkynut
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Looks like it's a good'en then!

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09 Dec 2014 00:32 #131905 by Docmartin4x4
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I have drilled and tapped the centre of the hub M10 and screwed a bolt in, sealing the thread with loctite, it works a treat. I have done 800 mile since the mod with no side effects and it took me 15 mins to do. just remember to put plenty of grease on the drill and tap if you do the job with hubs in situ to catch cuttings.

Mart
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10 Dec 2014 21:49 #132029 by kirkynut
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Docmartin4x4 wrote: I have drilled and tapped the centre of the hub M10 and screwed a bolt in, sealing the thread with loctite, it works a treat. I have done 800 mile since the mod with no side effects and it took me 15 mins to do. just remember to put plenty of grease on the drill and tap if you do the job with hubs in situ to catch cuttings.

Mart


Good effort!

Kirkynut
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