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Old 04-21-2013, 09:39 AM   #46
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Re: Eaton HO72/HO52 vs. 14 Bolt FF

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Originally Posted by 63GMCKid
Eaton wheel bearings don't cost that much more to make it worth it to swap  spindles. And in order to do it properly, one needs the proper tools, as in a setup bar and pucks to put in place of the carrier bearings, a large 220v welder (MIG or TIG), a lathe, grinder, etc. So on that note, run the EXACT SAME KITS used for the 14b disc brake conversions, using the same parts for thosreinvent the wheel here, there is a reason why us Eaton guys don't bother to swapping spindles.e conversions, on the Eaton hub, it all fits just the same unless it's an early Eaton. No reason to
i checked on wheel bearings a t a napa store and its going to cost around 300 for both sides when i just replaced wheel bears and seal on a 14bolt for around 100 so i think ill be saving 200 on wheel bearings what do you think?And my spindles are pitted here and there on the eaton so i think ill replace my spindles with 14bolt ff's i can by them for 100 and there a fab shop that will put them on for me for 40 an hour or option 2 is i know a guy thats a welder for the gov. he'll do it for a case of beer plus i help out and lean. Beside i have a 110,220, and a 480 welder pluse plasma cutters and so on. i think i could do it my self but i want a cert. welder doing it... thank you for your support
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