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    New front wheel hub

    Looking for advice, I had to replace the passenger side front wheel hub and the fit is so tight that I can’t get it on without force. Tried the old hub and it slides right on. I understand wear on the old hub, but is there something I need to do with the brakes to install new hub to fit right?
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    Welcome CMoore!

    Is your hub complete with a new drum as well? It sounds like to me that the inner bearing race is too small on the I.D.? If you would, drop us some pictures to see exactly what you are seeing please. Dr. Dana will be by shortly to offer his professional expertise.

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    The hub seems to be rubbing on the brakes. I will get pics soon.

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    Yes new drum as well

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    I am not sure what exactly we are talking about here. What vehicle do you have? Definitely shoot some picks. If you are talking about the Drive Hub that connects the axle shaft to the drum hub, that issue is common. The fix is fairly easy.

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    Sorry, it’s a 47 CJ2

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    Sounds dumb, I’m trying to figure out how to upload pictures

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    CMoore, go to "Go Advanced" Scroll down to manage attachments, Select "Browse" pick a file and then select "Upload". One file at a time and there is a limit to the photo's per post, as well as the size. The "Attachment Key" has the size limitations and file types that are up-loadable.

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    Adjusting Brakes an CJ-2A

    Quote Originally Posted by CMoore View Post
    Looking for advice, I had to replace the passenger side front wheel hub and the fit is so tight that I can’t get it on without force. Tried the old hub and it slides right on. I understand wear on the old hub, but is there something I need to do with the brakes to install new hub to fit right?
    I strongly suggest that you get a Service Manual for the 'lil critter.

    https://www.kaiserwillys.com/categor...-cj-2a-3a-3b-5


    Here is an excerpt from the manual, taken from the KWAS web-site:

    https://www.kaiserwillys.com/tech-gu...tandards-cj-2a

    I think you're going to be fine.
    Last edited by LarrBeard; 04-02-2020 at 07:44 AM.

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