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A quick seach brings up this thread: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/36285-10-bolt-hubs-deuce.html As you can see that idea is not new... I doubt it would be practical to even try to adapt 5ton hubs... could tell if I had one in front of me. What is "a reasonable...

Agreed.... (and despite the added weight I would use no less than 1/2" for the plates, made of AISI 1020 or better steel) On the other hand we need to keep in mind that HEMTT wheels are rated at 13,000 lbs, to run 53" tires off-road, on a vehicle that weights 18t empty and 28t loaded. G.

If.... the studs were grade 8 quality and all nuts were grade "G" (two are not...) then according to this chart: http://www.imperialinc.com/pdf/A_FastenerTorqueCharts.pdf , they should be torqued to 270 ft-lb dry. => 33,600 lbs clamp load each, x16 = 240+ tons pressing both wheel halves...