Machine new hubs or replace flanges?

[Exiled]

Well, my plan to redrill holes into the existing flanges to match the oddball 5x150mm bolt pattern of the 100 series isn't going to work, I don't have enough flange to redrill the pattern. So here are my options:

1. Use spacers, which I don't want to do.
2. Have custom hubs machined ($$$!)
3. Have a machine shop add a bigger diameter flange to the hub


Thoughts? I *really* want to avoid spacers to avoid having to widen the already custom fenders.

[KY854RUN]

If I'm correct, 150mm is just under 6 inches. This 5x5.5 hub looks to have enough flange to get the 5x150mm that you need.




They are $21.95 each from etrailerpart.com.

[Exiled]

Those are the same ones I have. There's not enough flange, it needs to be about 2.5" wider in diameter.

[REZARF]

Originally Posted by Exiled

Well, my plan to redrill holes into the existing flanges to match the oddball 5x150mm bolt pattern of the 100 series isn't going to work, I don't have enough flange to redrill the pattern. So here are my options:

1. Use spacers, which I don't want to do.
2. Have custom hubs machined ($$$!)
3. Have a machine shop add a bigger diameter flange to the hub


Thoughts? I *really* want to avoid spacers to avoid having to widen the already custom fenders.

Henry-

I am taking it you couldn't source out a "blank" hub? bummer.

Honestly, I think that spacers and widening your fenders would come in WELL under having to have custom hubs turned... even then if something goes wrong you will have to address it with more custom machining. I would keep it simple, add spaces and extend the fenders just a bit more.

Sorry man, I would have never guessed you'd have this much trouble with the wheels on your rig/trailer combo.

Looking forward to the pics!

[taccruiser97]

I would think utilizing wheel spacers would give the trailer a wider stance thus making it more more stable on rough trails, which is what I would want. Cheaper too.

[Exiled]

Guys, so let me explain a bit why I am avoiding spacers. I have a custom axle that's the exact width of the truck's rear axle. I also have custom fenders on the trailer, designed specifically for the width of the axle and wheels. If I go with spacers, it's not just the cost of the spacers, I'll have to widen the fenders (read: steel fabrication + tube bending) too. I would really like to avoid that, hence my inclination towards custom flanges.

*Nothing* on the 100 project has been easy so far, but its moving along and I think the end result will be worth it.

[Exiled]

Originally Posted by REZARF

Henry-

I am taking it you couldn't source out a "blank" hub? bummer.

Honestly, I think that spacers and widening your fenders would come in WELL under having to have custom hubs turned... even then if something goes wrong you will have to address it with more custom machining. I would keep it simple, add spaces and extend the fenders just a bit more.

Sorry man, I would have never guessed you'd have this much trouble with the wheels on your rig/trailer combo.

Looking forward to the pics!

No blank hubs available anywhere.

The way my fenders were designed, I pretty much I have to re-do them...trying to avoid that.

[CruisinGA]

Shorten the trailer axle, and run spacers?

It could be a lot simpler to take some length out, and sleeve the axle than to have custom hubs made.

I work in a machine shop, and I would still avoid making hubs for myself for free if I was in your position.