I am finally getting around to doing some much needed work on my 184. I've been trying to find a way to upgrade the front wheel hubs the ball bearing to roller bearings.
What you need....
2x “shorty" style trailer hubs - these center bore is approx 3.5" deep
4x roller bearing sets (L-44610 & L-44643)
2x 1/2" diameter "thick" washer
2x 1.01 ID, 1.25 OD, 1/2" long spacer - you can get a cat 2/3 3pt bushing and cut it down to 1/2" long
2x 3/8" wheel spacers
10x 1/2-20 lug nuts
How to do it....
1. Remove hub and clean axle shaft
2. Slide on the 1/2" long spacer - this spacer will act as the sealing surface for the grease seal as well as pushing the hub far enough out in order for proper bearing preload.
3. Slide completed trailer hub (bearings, seals, etc) on the shaft.
4. Place the washer on the out roller bearing face and replace the center axle retaining bolt (use loctite) and torque to 15 ft-lb
5. Place the 3/8" wheel spacer on the hub and put your wheel back on. This will place the rim in exactly the same position as the original mounting.
6. Pop a
you are done! When it's all said and done this whole project cost me about $75
If there's enough interest I will find a way to post the pictures but it's a pretty straightforward process
