Newfound Hub compatability!
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Newfound Hub compatability!
I've got a '53 f250 that I've been workin on and of course the p.o. Had converted it 5 lug because he wanted it to be a hot rod. So now I've been looking for hubs to get back to eight lug. Yesterday I realized before I got out and buy hubs, maybe I should try using some that I already had. That leads me to my other truck, a 1948 f3. Long story short, the hubs from a 1948 f3 fit the spindles of 1953 f250. That's right folks they fit with no play, wobble or any movement in the wrong directions.
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Good to know but what about the backing plate, etc? So you want to go back to the F250 drums on the front? Just curious why. On my F250's I wanted to get away from the 8 lug and drums that always locked up.
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It sounds like that is what was done already. I do a disc conversion on all my F250/350 to get rid of the 8 lug and give me a better selection of wheels and better braking. The only reason, IMHO, to keep the 8 lug is for weight capacity or conservation of a stock truck.
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I would welcome a detailed write up on what was used and what mods had to be done. Thanks.
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The reason why I'm converting to eight lug is because of bigger discs and better load capability. There is a commercial kit available to convert 48-52 8 lug and 53-56 8 lug to disc brakes. There is also a write up on this forum that instructs u step by step on how to install the kit.
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Yup that's the one. Plan on purchasing it once I get the hubs squared away. I know I said the hubs fit, but I decided against using them for my application simply because of the weight I will be hauling at times. That means I will be heading to the local trailer supply store and purchasing a pair of Hubs soon. I know they'll have the right size because most trailer axles and accessories are made to ford's specs.
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Here is what I did.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...sc-brakes.html
Let us know if you can find anything, but I am using the original hubs and I would think they are plenty strong.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...sc-brakes.html
Let us know if you can find anything, but I am using the original hubs and I would think they are plenty strong.
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