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Postby satch » Sat May 17, 2008 6:41 pm

Now that I finally got this thing on the road, I took it on the freeway to see how it tows. It tows fine, but after 5 miles I stopped to check the hubs, the driver side was fine, but the pass. was alittle hot, not too hot to hold, but warmer than the otherside. I changed the bearings with the spare set I had ( both are from HF ) and it seemed better, but still warmer than the otherside. Do you folk think a better set of bearings would help? I'm leaving to go camping thurs. ( about 80 miles from home ) I sure don't want to lock up a tire on the trip. What's up??
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Postby doug hodder » Sat May 17, 2008 7:53 pm

Satch, is it possible that one side was tightened up a bit too much? Maybe back off 1 space on the castle nut and see how it goes. Just an idea. Doug
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Postby satch » Sat May 17, 2008 9:06 pm

Thanks Doug, I will give it a shot in the morning. :worship:
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Postby satch » Sat May 17, 2008 10:00 pm

Couldn't wait till morning, that helped alot, thanks bro 8)
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