b61fred Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 I have a b-model front axle numbers FA517 which has front brakes and a FA5071 which does not have brakes. My question is, both axles have spoke wheels and I was wanting to install budd style wheels.Both axles are 9500 # axles. Do I have to get hubs off of a truck with the exact same axle? are the bearings the same? and are the spindles the same? I dont have to have front brakes because my truck didnt come with them, but I thought I might install them while I change things over. If anybody has the stuff to do this let me know because I havent found any parts yet. thanksFred Quote 15 gears...no waiting! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31-b-model-front-axles-with-budd-wheels/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 I wanted to convert to Budds also..but after 6 months of phone calls and number crunching I found my spindles are some goofy odd pieces and no std budd hub will fit. Now, that doesn't mean I couldn't change king pins/spindle assy to make it work but have not gone that route yet. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31-b-model-front-axles-with-budd-wheels/#findComment-128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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