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mudmizer · 03-11-2007, 01:24 AM

Mine have been cleaned up and are working great. One of the plastic dials broke where the pin goe's through, one hole only, I drilled new holes clocked over about 6 degrees and it works just fine. Of course it dosen't have the little extra bit of plastic like the original hole area and the dial pointer is off just a tad, but hay it works for now. Metal would be great in the furure.

Special-K your right the machinest would need to take in accout the coating. A nice lathe and they could be fairly easy to make. Good idea.

**special-K** · 03-11-2007, 06:36 AM

Mudmizer,I did the exact same repair before.I couldn`t find the right split-pin,so I used a drill bit.It worked out just fine.I`m more picky,now and that would bug me on a "classic",though.(I`m sittin`on n.o.s. hubs,now)
These metal dials are a great upgrade.I always got the Warn Premiums because I didn`t want plastic.I think the powdercoat could be omitted,though.I think it will lift at the edges and peel.Especially with aluminum.Oxidation will get under there and pop it off.This is my opinion

.I`ve had alot of experience with powdercoat and it`s got it`s limitations.It could last a good while,but I`d keep the material raw.You`re using premium corrosion-resistant metals anyway.

CrashEd · 03-11-2007, 09:26 AM

Ill have to get a picture its like a full time hub iv never seen this kind before. I think i found a set of lockouts though ill post some pictures.
Ed

**special-K** · 03-11-2007, 10:37 AM

Oh,ok.You don`t have the lock-out option.Which is rares than having the option.I`ve,personally only seen a few and they were all 1/2t.It`s just a slightly convex plug.You need the complete l/o assembly.I`d like to see a pic.

mudmizer · 03-12-2007, 11:45 PM

Went to the 4X4 swapmeet in Puyallup, WA. this last weekend an found a fella that had two sets of the hubs, spacers and all, with a few extra parts and ALL GOOD DIALS, excelent shape. everything for $25.00.

Sooo... I'm good for a while.

CrashEd · 03-13-2007, 01:20 AM

Heres a picture of the as you call it no lockout option and one of my lockouts i just found for the truck.

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The 2 lugnuts are the no motor option LOL!!
And its a mud truck no reason to get fancy lockouts.

Ed

454_72_4X4 · 03-22-2007, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by CrashEd

Heres a picture of the as you call it no lockout option and one of my lockouts i just found for the truck.

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The 2 lugnuts are the no motor option LOL!!
And its a mud truck no reason to get fancy lockouts.

Ed

Hey Ed, I've got 1 or 2 of those, (I call 'em drive flanges), no lochouts layin around somewhere. I thought they'd be handy to carry one around with me in case I broke a lockout hub sometime.

03-11-2007, 01:24 AM	#26
mudmizer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bellingham, washington Posts: 260	Re: dana 44 spicer hubs dials Mine have been cleaned up and are working great. One of the plastic dials broke where the pin goe's through, one hole only, I drilled new holes clocked over about 6 degrees and it works just fine. Of course it dosen't have the little extra bit of plastic like the original hole area and the dial pointer is off just a tad, but hay it works for now. Metal would be great in the furure. Special-K your right the machinest would need to take in accout the coating. A nice lathe and they could be fairly easy to make. Good idea. __________________ 68 4x4, 454, 4 speed, disk brakes both ends, Sold my 69 SS396 Elcamino when young & stupid

03-11-2007, 06:36 AM	#27
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: dana 44 spicer hubs dials Mudmizer,I did the exact same repair before.I couldn`t find the right split-pin,so I used a drill bit.It worked out just fine.I`m more picky,now and that would bug me on a "classic",though.(I`m sittin`on n.o.s. hubs,now) These metal dials are a great upgrade.I always got the Warn Premiums because I didn`t want plastic.I think the powdercoat could be omitted,though.I think it will lift at the edges and peel.Especially with aluminum.Oxidation will get under there and pop it off.This is my opinion.I`ve had alot of experience with powdercoat and it`s got it`s limitations.It could last a good while,but I`d keep the material raw.You`re using premium corrosion-resistant metals anyway. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-11-2007, 09:26 AM	#28
CrashEd 72 chevy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Il Posts: 725	Re: dana 44 spicer hubs dials Ill have to get a picture its like a full time hub iv never seen this kind before. I think i found a set of lockouts though ill post some pictures. Ed

03-11-2007, 10:37 AM	#29
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: dana 44 spicer hubs dials Oh,ok.You don`t have the lock-out option.Which is rares than having the option.I`ve,personally only seen a few and they were all 1/2t.It`s just a slightly convex plug.You need the complete l/o assembly.I`d like to see a pic. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-12-2007, 11:45 PM	#30
mudmizer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bellingham, washington Posts: 260	Re: dana 44 spicer hubs dials Went to the 4X4 swapmeet in Puyallup, WA. this last weekend an found a fella that had two sets of the hubs, spacers and all, with a few extra parts and ALL GOOD DIALS, excelent shape. everything for $25.00. Sooo... I'm good for a while. __________________ 68 4x4, 454, 4 speed, disk brakes both ends, Sold my 69 SS396 Elcamino when young & stupid

03-13-2007, 01:20 AM	#31
CrashEd 72 chevy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Il Posts: 725	Re: dana 44 spicer hubs dials Heres a picture of the as you call it no lockout option and one of my lockouts i just found for the truck. The 2 lugnuts are the no motor option LOL!! And its a mud truck no reason to get fancy lockouts. Ed



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