gearhead204 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 timm are these hubs stud or hub piloted? if stud piloted you could add a spacer easy enough ( use the center out of a brake drum) if stud piloted you could do the same if the support perches are long enough. or take an old aluminum wheel canter and turn it down to the thickness that you need for a spacer, just make sure it is true! you don't want issues on the steer axle. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41745-10-stud-hub-seal-problem/page/2/#findComment-306523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 timm are these hubs stud or hub piloted? if stud piloted you could add a spacer easy enough ( use the center out of a brake drum) if stud piloted you could do the same if the support perches are long enough. or take an old aluminum wheel canter and turn it down to the thickness that you need for a spacer, just make sure it is true! you don't want issues on the steer axle.I've got some spacers being made now. I used the drum to make a template. I looked at getting a smaller tie rod end but I'd still need to run spacers.Hopefully I can post some pics of it completed by Monday. Appreciate all input from everyone. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41745-10-stud-hub-seal-problem/page/2/#findComment-306525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I've got some spacers being made now. I used the drum to make a template. I looked at getting a smaller tie rod end but I'd still need to run spacers.Hopefully I can post some pics of it completed by Monday.Appreciate all input from everyone.Excellent idea! I felt once you start modifying steering geometry, it can either fix the problem or go bad really quick. I'm always careful on any brake or steering modifcations even on my hot rods. Way too much at stake. Paul 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41745-10-stud-hub-seal-problem/page/2/#findComment-306553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Waiting for spacer plate to get made. Will cost $40 each side which isn't too bad I thought. Got my new Accuride wheels out of the box and put some dunlops on them and thought id show you guys how it looks. Put some ceramic balancing beads in to test out.Can anyone tell me how much weight is on the front axle of an R model when fully loaded? I'm used to driving a cab over and they are always up on their weight. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41745-10-stud-hub-seal-problem/page/2/#findComment-306640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 that being a dump truck if you load the front of the box heavy you should get 12000 on it if you load over the drivers it can be as much as 1500 less. That's if I remember my dump trucking days right, my flatbed with the e9 I get about 12900 on it when loaded Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41745-10-stud-hub-seal-problem/page/2/#findComment-306705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 looks very shiney mate almost as much shine as the top of my head on hot day Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41745-10-stud-hub-seal-problem/page/2/#findComment-306732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 So after mucking around some more I decided to start the old girl and check the clearance when I turn the wheels full lock. Tyre hits the steering arm on the steering box.I know I can adjust the steering so it stops just short of it, but it's hitting with a 10mm spacer behind the rims and with skinny tyres on it. I'd have to adjust it a lot! So I'm at peace with it now, I tried but it didn't work for me. Putting my wobbly wheels back on it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41745-10-stud-hub-seal-problem/page/2/#findComment-310305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 well you will never know if you never try TimPaul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41745-10-stud-hub-seal-problem/page/2/#findComment-310347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 Your dead right Paul! Anyway, I wont have to keep the buggers polished, so that one plus to come outta it. Im very happy with my local parts place, they helped me as much as they could and reckon I shouldn't have a drama to return the parts. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41745-10-stud-hub-seal-problem/page/2/#findComment-310358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Tim could you get rims with a different offset dunno if it is possible but would solve a lot of the problem Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41745-10-stud-hub-seal-problem/page/2/#findComment-310410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 Yeah there is a 9 inch offset rim. Had a look at a shop, that could solve my problems but new I think they are around $450 each. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41745-10-stud-hub-seal-problem/page/2/#findComment-310438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 This style of rim. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41745-10-stud-hub-seal-problem/page/2/#findComment-310439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Geezus, you've had your fair share of headaches eh? Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41745-10-stud-hub-seal-problem/page/2/#findComment-310443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Geezus, you've had your fair share of headaches eh?More than I expected! I just thought it would be bolt on fit. Anyway, I'm not too bothered, it's still a Mack no matter what rims I run on the front. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41745-10-stud-hub-seal-problem/page/2/#findComment-310453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve p Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 ten studs on a r model WTF are you thinking Timmy !!!!!!. mate this oz we run spider wheels NOT those poofy wheels ,leave them for Volvo and kenworth steering wheel attendants. 9" off sets if you have to have ten studs, knock your steering arms out off the stub axles flip left to right so your steering arms face up not down, we used to do that trick to stop the track rod being bent in boggy ground .what front axle have you got? FA536 FA537 FA538 or FA538C 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41745-10-stud-hub-seal-problem/page/2/#findComment-310468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 I think this is it. FAW 357?On the other side of the axle is 3qhf544a. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41745-10-stud-hub-seal-problem/page/2/#findComment-310479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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