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converting spoke to hub pilot

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by mikec265, Oct 16, 2013.

  1. Oct 16, 2013 #1
    mikec265

    mikec265 Medium Load Member

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    Can a guy buy new hubs to convert an old axle from spoke to hub pilot?

    I am buying a stainless tank and anything used is in the $30000 to $40000 range with hub pilot wheels.
    these stainless tanks last forever, so id like to buy an older one and convert it when the tires wear out to save $ and hassel when working on it.
     
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  3. Oct 16, 2013 #2
    Blind Driver

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    You can swap over the entire used hub assembly. New is going to be pricey.

    We changed over a few dump trucks.
     
    Blind Driver, Oct 16, 2013
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  4. Oct 16, 2013 #3
    mikec265

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    Thanks, ill check the bone yards
     
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  5. Oct 16, 2013 #4
    baha

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    you can take off the abs ring if useing late model hub. no one but the hair dresser will know.
     
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  7. Oct 18, 2013 #5
    Cetane+

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    If you find who the manufacturer is of your original hub, with the part number, you can call that manufacturer and they will tell you the new part number you need.
     
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  8. Oct 18, 2013 #6
    mikec265

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    Well as long as i dont get a tank with propar axles i have hubs and wheel lined up cheap(scrap price). I might even buy a storage van for the parts and storage space. my 40x60 ft garage isnt big enough. I really would like to convert to anti lock brakes as well if i can.
     
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  9. Oct 18, 2013 #7
    GrapeApe

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    I've never seen propar axles converted, they run odd bearings. I don't know if they can be, I have just never seen a hub for them for hub pilot wheels, but they may exist. Propars are easily identified by the clear plastic screw on hub caps. For ABS, you can get a Haldex retrofit system in the $400-500 range.
     
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  10. Oct 18, 2013 #8
    mikec265

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    From my understanding later fruehauf trailers used hub pilot hubs on propar axles.
     
    mikec265, Oct 18, 2013
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