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Should I get new or used?

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Grumpy_one, Jul 13, 2012.

  1. Jul 13, 2012
    Grumpy_one

    Grumpy_one New Member

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    Looking for Ford hubs for my D44 conversion. Parts stores want over 300.00 for hub/rotor assy. I can get used for about 50.00 (thats what the guy said anyway, I still have to go and get them and make sure they're the right ones with good rotors). So far it's a no brainer for me. Any risk with the used I should be aware of?
     
  2. Jul 13, 2012
    grannyscj

    grannyscj Headed to the Yukon

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    I would check the rotors for the amount of material they still have. Dial caliper is good enough. Other than that, save the money.
     
  3. Jul 13, 2012
    Grumpy_one

    Grumpy_one New Member

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    How much material should I look for? (I have a dial caliper)
     
  4. Jul 13, 2012
    grannyscj

    grannyscj Headed to the Yukon

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    The rotor should be stamped somewhere on the circumference with the minimum amount.
     
  5. Jul 13, 2012
    Grumpy_one

    Grumpy_one New Member

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    Ok, cool, never knew that.
     
  6. Jul 13, 2012
    johneyboy03

    johneyboy03 The green beast

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    Does they are coming with the manual lock? if yes you should buy the 50$ one and if you can't use the brake portion you still have lock for spare.
     
  7. Jul 15, 2012
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    If you need the minimum thickness specs should be able to get them at work tomorrow. Text me if you still need the info.


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