Wanted 8-lug hubs for 10-bolt

[imiceman44]

Honestly, there are some there often, I'm just trying to avoid the $400/pair.

I hear you

I had a set I was planning on using on a project but my friend urgently need a set and promised he will replace them.
10 years later I am still missing the backing plates.
I have a couple of sets of solid 1/2 ton plates that I want to modify for 3/4 ton

 

[Blue85]

I have a couple of sets of solid 1/2 ton plates that I want to modify for 3/4 ton

Do you have measurements or any information on this, or just scheming? Looking at Raybestos, the 6-lug is 11.86" and 8-lug is 12.5", so the caliper needs to move out about 5/16". I have no idea if there's any difference in the backspacing.

 

[imiceman44]

Do you have measurements or any information on this, or just scheming? Looking at Raybestos, the 6-lug is 11.86" and 8-lug is 12.5", so the caliper needs to move out about 5/16". I have no idea if there's any difference in the backspacing.

You pretty much got it.
I have a set of 3/4 ton that I will use as a jig, and cut the threaded area, slide it out to match, then weld it up.
No difference in backspacing

 

[Blue85]

Very interesting idea .

 

[Blue85]

There is an eBay seller with new backing plates of various types. Sadly no 3/4-ton version yet. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ss...alesllc&_oac=1&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l161211

 

[sweetk30]

Hillbilly wizard seems to be about it for 3/4 ton front plates . He is a vendor here also .

 

[Blue85]

They do have a 3/4-ton version, but it's a fabricated style, not formed like the stock ones. Plus, they are as expensive as finding used ones. https://www.horsepowersales-llc.com...cking-plate-for-1971-1991-3-4-ton-4x4-trucks/

I like the Hillbilly Wizard design better, for a similar price. I was not aware of that option. https://www.hillbillywizard.com/axle-upgrades/dana-44-or-gm-10b-8-lug-brake-bracket-set/

 

[fourwheelerjeff]

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I've wondered sometimes if it would be worth buying axles and parting them out. you can buy this whole set for what the brackets cost

 

[Blue85]

I bought a whole H2 rear for $200 or $250, just for the e-locker. I hung on to the axleshafts and disc brake parts for years (to convert the rear to 8-lug), but scrapped all of that when I moved. So I've sent 2 pairs of 8-lug shafts to scrap and I'm now looking for another. I think I can make 2000's stuff work and I do see those axles come up once in a while around here. I have disc brakes that I made on the back, but never had a parking brake. They're basically 1/2-ton front brakes.

So yeah, I think if you had the time and space, you could make some money, but the biggest opportunity is probably still buying whole trucks. I once met a guy who made his living on nothing but buying and parting out GMT800 era trucks.

 

[kennyw]

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I've wondered sometimes if it would be worth buying axles and parting them out. you can buy this whole set for what the brackets cost

Depends on how you value your time. Most of the parts are too big to ship economically since 2008.

 

[Blue85]

The rub is that the 6-lug units are like $70-$100, while the 8-lug jump to $200+. There is probably a factory overseas making the smaller version. That version would be much easier to modify...

https://www.partsmike.com/products/caliper-bracket-with-plate-hub?_pos=30&_fid=de86c54af&_ss=c

 

[obijuank5]

I didn’t read the whole thread but I have these 8 lug backing plates. I have the hubs too but freight is gonna be silly.

 

[folkenheath]

Those are the thick solid ones, instead of partially thick with a thin dust shield.

Depends on if you are going for HD or light weight.

 

[Blue85]

I didn’t read the whole thread but I have these 8 lug backing plates. I have the hubs too but freight is gonna be silly.

Sending PM. I have hubs. I assume I can pry the little can shield off of a 6-lug one and tack it on.

 

[sweetk30]

Sending PM. I have hubs. I assume I can pry the little can shield off of a 6-lug one and tack it on.

i live in the rust belt and see no change running with or with out them shields . and if heavy mud play they tend to hold mud and grass and pack up and eat a seal faster .

 

[Blue85]

For whatever reason, it's the inside of the rotor that rusts first. It's common to pull off rotors that look good through the wheel, but the back is a mess of rust and friction material. Maybe the dust shields are holding stuff in, maybe they're never hit at the car wash?

 

[sweetk30]

For whatever reason, it's the inside of the rotor that rusts first. It's common to pull off rotors that look good through the wheel, but the back is a mess of rust and friction material. Maybe the dust shields are holding stuff in, maybe they're never hit at the car wash?

Single piston calipers that float tend to do this also . As lots of slides or bendix calipers freeze up and only the inner pad does the work . Atleast what i have seen in the rust belt .