Need help! Hubs are locking on their own.

[m-4x4-chevy]

I built a 1982 front Dana 60 and put in 35 spline Dana 70 stub shafts. I put on some Warn Premium 35 spline locking hubs, part no. 62672. The larger diameter stub shafts interfere with the locking hubs and frequently lock the hubs as I drive. I've heard about putting D60 carrier bearing races in place of the inner wheel bearing races to move the wheel hub out. I checked my old carrier bearing and wheel bearing races and they are the same O.D. The carrier bearing races are thicker. I'd sure like to know if this actually works before I take it all apart. What's the scoop on this problem?

 

[mrk5]

Most fixes I've heard of involve cutting or grindind 1/16" to 1/8" off the end of the stub shaft.

I've also been told Teralow hubs don't have the same problems. Warn also makes a hub with a set screw to hold the dial in position, however the part description says not to use for a front axle application but I know a couple people that have run them without any trouble. I know that doesn't help you, but it might someone else.

 

[m-4x4-chevy]

Thanks for the info on grinding the stub shaft. That would make clearance for the Warn hubs. I would have to grind back into the snap ring groove and loose the groove. Would not be able to upgrade to drive plates in the future (right?). Do I need the stock snap ring groove to use drive plates? I won't go into the sleeves I fabricated to retain the axles axially. They also use the snap ring groove. I'm still experimenting with them.

Is there anybody out there? - that has run the carrier bearing races? Will the grease seal ride on the spindle shoulder OK?

Sure would like to get some info before I spend more time experimenting. I searched and searched this site and found very limited info on this topic.

 

[mrk5]

My buddy didn't have to grind his back that far.

Try reading this: http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=502608&highlight=dana+60+35+spline+bearing

 

[m-4x4-chevy]

Good info on that link. Thanks. I'm leaning toward grinding the stub shaft end some more. I can cut a new snap ring groove further back and make a shorter axle axial retainer to use with the new groove and the snap ring.