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Spent quite a lot of time measuring trailers and tractors today. I want to convert one of my bobbed deuces to a tractor. I am having a hard time deciding where to put the 5th wheel. I can move the axle easily so that is not a limiting factor.
I am going to use hardware from an M818 so from...
truck
I don't fully understand the scope of your question but here is a story that i hope wil help.
I live near a beach in South TX that we can drive on. I often pull people out with one of my bobbers w/ michelin XMLs. Pulling heavier vehicles (F350) the rear sometimes starts to hop so I stop...
Goods available
Bringing some goods to sell...
CBC for M105
100% G20 tires on factory deuce wheels
M1076 (20x10) wheels converted to deuce pattern
Justin
wheel
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The pilot hole is 11" so no machining is needed. I just received another set of the 3 pc that has been completed and they look great.
Justin
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offset
The offset of your wheel will make or break your project. Look for wheels with the center plate in the middle of the wheel instead of on the outer edge.
A 0 offset (in the middle) also helps with steering because there is no scrub radius.
Justin
Wheels
I have a good supply of the 3pc wheels and they are working out great. Got the conversion price down and the quality is where we need it to be.
I just want to try a set of these 2pc with the 0 offset.
justin
material comp
The factory hubs are cast iron and the new hubs are 6061 aircraft alloy. We use it daily here at NASA.
Without getting into a mathematical debate, I will say that one of my Father's Kenworth trucks has cast alloy hubs...
I believe these hubs to be much stronger than factory...
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