Hi James,
I did a write-up on replacing the rear hubs with Goodparts hubs in my 71 TR6 a
few years ago. It can be found in the tech note section of the Central PA
Triumph Club site... (
http://www.cptc.org/tech_tips/Refitting%20New%20Rear%20Hubs%20to%20the%20TR6.
pdf ).
I'm very pleased with the new hubs but went through a similar decision
process. If money was unlimited, I would have put in the Toyota limited slip
differential with the CV shafts but reality and household budget limited me to
the hub swap only.
Ron Weber
71 TR6
> On Feb 27, 2015, at 9:21 PM, James_ <jattr6@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> So I am going crazy this winter with TR6 projects...
> Something that has always concerned me were the rear hub bearings.And
reading
> about 2 folks that have had failures...has me concerned.And to boot, I have
> heard a mystery noise at 55mph in the rear...yet no wiggle when i support
the
> car on jacks...
> some overview here: http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org/CVJ.htm
> Regardless, I think I am [scared] convinced into upgrading the original
> hubs.So I am trying to understand what is involved and which upgrade to
> buy.https://www.goodparts.com/shop/index.php?categoryID=20
> First up: CV versus u-Joints? It sure sounds like I should go with CV.But I
> like the ease (no modifications or removal of diff/trailing arm) when going
> with the U-Joints.Simply pull out the old and slide in the new. I have a
stock
> differential. I had it rebuilt due to clunking sound, but I now suspect
that
> the shopwas incorrect and the clunk (which I still have) is actually worn
> splines. Oh well.
> So if I go with CV hubs...I read that I should replace the trailer arm
> bushings with GoodPart bushings.darn. those were replaced when I had new
frame
> members welded in.
> I also read something about the lug nut studs..."Good Parts hubs use 1-3/8"
> wheel studs which are about 3/16" longer than stock"(I assume the original
> threads for the lug nuts still match)
> Anyone have experience in this upgrade to share advice with me?
> Thanks in advance. (Not sure how many folks still read this forum or if I
> should post to the large Triumph forum)
> James
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