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Originally Posted by cadetmike
looks like I will need to drill out the spindle holes to 7/8 and install bushings, then I think I will build WF style spindles as they are stronger, with 1" shafts to take 4 bolt trailer hubs... sounds like a lot of work but I hate sloppy steering and such. And why didn't they ever put a grease fitting in the beam for that center piviot?  |
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Originally Posted by DeltaCub
Early production did not have grease zerks for the axle kingpin. Last spring I had two 102's in my shop...one was a 1965 with no grease zerk and the weird brake pedal. The other was a last 1967 that had the zerk, different pedal and a serial number tag on the back side of the transmission.
If you want to avoid the sloppy draglink issue and want stronger spindles, put a wide frame axle with 1" spindles and you will be satisfied. Bolt on hubs look cool but are overkill. Have fun with your toy!  |
Man, Beth nailed it.
Ad a zerk, it's not fussy.
And think about the whole bolt on tire deal. Beth is right.... it's a waste of money. What do you gain? A better wheel bearing is all. I've got tractors with but loads of hours on them and original wheel bearings, so you aren't going to gain much in that department. Still the same spindle size, still the same axle pivot size and still the same spindle kingpin size used with the bolt on hub wheels. They are good for....... looks? Maybe, if you want to look like you spend a bunch of money that could have been spent on the rear end or the engine. Stick with the stock tires and wheels.