per the discussion started here http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?t=56694&page=2
I would like the ability to swap between 6 bolt stock wheels, 10 bolt wheels from the 5 ton and 10 bolt 22.5" wheels for modern retreads.
Cost is of course a concern considering how large these wheel adapters would have to be.
Option 1: The most simple design requires removing the stock studs and threading the hub, then bolting a simple 1/2" adapter plate on from the outside with flush head machine screws (yes they make really large ones up to grade 10). This would be the cheapest option but also requires permanent modification and then you can never use the 6 bolt wheels again. Another advantage would be that you can reuse the stock wheel studs to save money.
Option 2: A two piece design that uses the stock front lug nuts to bolt the first peice in place containing ten 3" long studs. a thick aluminum cover plate then slides on over those studs and once the wheel is in place it is all sandwiched together with the lug nuts. (see picture)
Option 3: A multi peice design that does the same thing as option 2 but does not require more complex machining of the aluminum plate, but instead uses a stack of disks that can be laser cut and welded together rather than machined. (picture to come later)
I would like the ability to swap between 6 bolt stock wheels, 10 bolt wheels from the 5 ton and 10 bolt 22.5" wheels for modern retreads.
Cost is of course a concern considering how large these wheel adapters would have to be.
Option 1: The most simple design requires removing the stock studs and threading the hub, then bolting a simple 1/2" adapter plate on from the outside with flush head machine screws (yes they make really large ones up to grade 10). This would be the cheapest option but also requires permanent modification and then you can never use the 6 bolt wheels again. Another advantage would be that you can reuse the stock wheel studs to save money.
Option 2: A two piece design that uses the stock front lug nuts to bolt the first peice in place containing ten 3" long studs. a thick aluminum cover plate then slides on over those studs and once the wheel is in place it is all sandwiched together with the lug nuts. (see picture)
Option 3: A multi peice design that does the same thing as option 2 but does not require more complex machining of the aluminum plate, but instead uses a stack of disks that can be laser cut and welded together rather than machined. (picture to come later)
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