Wondering what it takes to single out a rear axle

[bigelk50]

I have searched forums, with no luck, trying to figure out myself what it takes to single out a rear axle in order to bob a deuce. Any info is greatly appreciated. I am going to run singles and do not want it to look dumb.

 

[Recovry4x4]

The rear hubs need to be flipped and the studs reversed. Simple task requiring only hand tools. It's all a bolt together ordeal.

 

[Alex400]

Re: RE: Wondering what it takes to single out a rear axle

The rear hubs need to be flipped and the studs reversed. Simple task requiring only hand tools. It's all a bolt together ordeal.

What do you mean by flip the hubs? I have seen pictures or diagrams of it but I don't exactly understand the exact process.

Thanks

Alex

 

[BFR]

remove ...
wheel,
axle,
spindle nut, tabbed washer, another nut, seal, outer bearing,
hub & drum assembly
unbolt the hub from the drum
drive the lugs out

drive them in from the other side
bolt the hub back to the drum

put it all back together.

 

[bigelk50]

Thanks BFR and Kenny. Figures though that after I post this I stumbles across this link on Google.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?module=pagesetter&func=viewpub&tid=3&pid=1

Alex check out that link

 

[Barrman]

RE: Re: RE: Wondering what it takes to single out a rear axl

Look at your front wheels. Notice how the rim is even with the end of the hub? Now, look at a rear hub. It sticks out way past the wheel. The front hub is flipped "out" and the rear hub is flipped "in." Just unbolt a rear hub and turn it around. As Kenny pointed out, the lugs need to be turned around as well.

 

[Barrman]

RE: Re: RE: Wondering what it takes to single out a rear axl

Sorry about the waaay to late post. I opened the thread up an hour or so ago, dealt with stuff at work and came back to it without refreshing the page.

 

[BFR]

RE: Re: RE: Wondering what it takes to single out a rear axl

btw...
http://imageevent.com/cranetruck/m35dualstosinglesconversion

 

[Alex400]

Thanks BFR and Kenny. Figures though that after I post this I stumbles across this link on Google.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?module=pagesetter&func=viewpub&tid=3&pid=1

Alex check out that link

Thank you! That makes sense along with the other link above. That helps a great deal.