Re: LOcking Hubs
Not sure, but I wanna say RDL runs those wheels
Not sure, but I wanna say RDL runs those wheels
David at Northridge found me just what I wanted. The Warn conversion kit with the 5 on 5.5 pattern. Yes it does require the rear lugs to be changed. I have Superior chormolly axles in the rear that are dual drilled. I just need to pop the lugs out and put them in different holes. The conversion kit does not have the rotors that are required and they are the older CJs. I will have to have the outside diameter turned down and the center hole enlarged.KingRubiconMan said:4 1/4" hole for the hub? This has me confused. Don't we have hubs with 4 1/2" bolt circle, and a 2" hole for the hub? I don't see how you can open up the hole to 4 1/4" in that case because you'd be inside the lug nut holes. So do you now go to 5 1/2" stud centers? If that's the case, you'll need to convert the rear axles to 5 1/2" as well if you want to carry just one spare. Can you educate me on this? Thanks.
Can't keep the stockers. Center hole in wheel is too small for new hub.bob1340 said:Warn built 2 different hub kits. The heavy duty kit used the same basic hub as the older CJ's with a 5 on 5.5" spacing. They also sold a kit with the smaller hubs which are similar to what you used to see on Ford Rangers. With this kit you can retain the stock wheels.
KingRubiconMan said:Regarding Randy's... My understanding is that Warn does NOT make locking hub kits any more. They sold the designs and rights of the products to Randy's Ring and Pinion who are now manufacturing and marketing a kit based on Warn's design. I never previously heard of Randy's either, and I'm no expert. But I've been told they're highly regarded. So if Northridge is selling Warn kits, they are left over inventory of a discontinued product. Again, that's my understanding. If anybody has information to the contrary, I'm all ears.
Stinger said:Can't keep the stockers. Center hole in wheel is too small for new hub.
Hey Stinger, I'm starting to warm up to the idea of using the 5 1/2" hub kit for the increased strength. Can you tell me what I need for rear axles? I looked on the Superior site, and think I need the EV45 D44 axles, or the EV44 Super D44 axles; I'm not sure of the difference. Does that sound right? Are these axles an improvement over the stock Rubicon axles? Thanks!Stinger said:I have Superior chormolly axles in the rear that are dual drilled. I just need to pop the lugs out and put them in different holes.