14.5 xl rear tire harmonics

[gimpyrobb]

What if I were too lazy to build a nice one like in post 17? Could I just hack off an axle tube and mount it up in the air, then balance the hub? Would that work in a similar fashion?

 

[gringeltaube]

With a stock axle/spindle/bearings/hub -setup you will only get close to good results, at the most.....!

Hey Gimpy, I'm kind of lazy too... But in this case a little extra-work is needed. The internal drag/ resistance to spin, for two large, tapered roller bearings - even if brand new and oiled only - is just too high. We have to have the hub running on smaller, single row ball bearings if we want this to detect even minor unbalance issues, down to ±¼ oz at 20" from center, or ±½ oz at 10", which is more or less where the weights are placed.


G.

 

[peashooter]

What if I were too lazy to build a nice one like in post 17? Could I just hack off an axle tube and mount it up in the air, then balance the hub? Would that work in a similar fashion?

Gimp- I made something similar Gringeltaube's. You are welcome to borrow it if you like. I can unbolt the bearing plates I made from my balancing hub and send them to you if you want to cover shipping. The plates have a shoulder boss that will align them with the hubs. here is a link to my setup. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?74670-Balancing-Tires&p=1263962&viewfull=1#post1263962

 

[Tommy Frantz]

This is what I plan to do to balance my 5 ton's wheels and tires. I just need to borrow a spare 10-bolt hub to set up my rig.

Tommy