Hub change question.

[threedogs]

Brakes would more than likely be 10"[250mm]
$2-3 K is ridiculas just for an axle with brakes
a 40mm x 40mm solid axle with brakes is very easy to fit
take a heap of measurements an head down to the trailer place and have a yac , do not mention $2-3K
complete set up is only $500 and that's using the good stuff, sell the old axle on ebay to recoup some $$$$
lots of ppl building campers or offroad trailers.

[Cuppa]

I suspect that parts would have to come from the manufacturer (Track Trailers) to suit the asymetric set up?

[threedogs]

that's a different kettle of fish, from memory coming from the dark side the 100s have a very deep dish on the rims
IMO you need to change that part with the hub on to suit a 6 stud set up or
shop for something with compatible hub set up.
way too much mucking around changing hubs over , money better spent else where

[pearcey]

G`day mate .
It will be just changing the hub drum combination to 6 stud if 10inch but if 12 inch the hub and drums are separate and the drum is fitted and held on by the wheel studs. No axle change or any other stuffing around all you do is order the hub -drum to suit your bearings ,IE Holden ,Falcon, Parallel. My Caravan runs 3 ton rated bearings in a 12 inch combo which are a little bit bigger than normal 12 inch but these are still off the shelf. Just pull a hub off and take to a recommended trailer manufacturer and in 5 mins he should have it sorted Good luck mate

[jack]

Hi Cuppa,
Do you know how the electric brakes work, if they are 10" I think you'll be able to just buy new drums. Hard to explain but most have a magnet that attaches to the inside of the drum face when current is applied. This causes the drum brakes to apply, I'll give you a call and you can come over and have a look.

[Cuppa]

I think I need to do some more research. The Tvan I have seen advertised is a fair drive from here, so I’ll probably give that one a miss (am in no rush), but buying second hand, unless I find one which has been towed by a Patrol the same issues will arise.

[Crate]

Cuppa, I work for AL-KO who make electric brakes and drum hubs, it is no problem at all to change the drum hub over from 5 stud to 6 stud. There is only 2 or 3 bearing types it will be and hub drums are available in all bearing types, brakes sizes with all stud patterns. No axle changing required and it will be cheap and very easy to do.

[Cuppa]

Cuppa, I work for AL-KO who make electric brakes and drum hubs, it is no problem at all to change the drum hub over from 5 stud to 6 stud. There is only 2 or 3 bearing types it will be and hub drums are available in all bearing types, brakes sizes with all stud patterns. No axle changing required and it will be cheap and very easy to do.

Thanks. However I think another part of the equation may be the amount of offset on the wheels. I believe it is a possibility that axle lengths can vary according to how ‘dished’ the wheels the Tvan is set up for are. The manufacturer sets up each according to the buyer’s tow vehicle. Apparently the can be problems with tyres touching the chassis or body in some instances when just swapping over wheel types.

[Crate]

Yes that is possible cuppa but a quick google tells me that Landcrusier 5 stud are 0 offset standard, whats your GU? -13? I would be pretty confident in saying its not going to cause a issue, and if it does its on the outside so a quick wheel flare modification should have you all sorted.

[Cuppa]

Yes that is possible cuppa but a quick google tells me that Landcrusier 5 stud are 0 offset standard, whats your GU? -13? I would be pretty confident in saying its not going to cause a issue, and if it does its on the outside so a quick wheel flare modification should have you all sorted.

Sounds good. Yep -13 with 265/70 16’s If correct it will certainly make my choice much easier. Ta.