Re: [OLDIHC:] Re: [ihc] wheels again, dual>single conversions?

["Ryan Moore" <baradium@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ed Sohm" <idaemes@domain.elided>
To: "'Greg Hermann'" <bearbvd@domain.elided>; <oldihc@domain.elided>
Cc: <ihc@domain.elided>
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2004 14:58
Subject: RE: [OLDIHC:] Re: [ihc] wheels again, dual>single conversions?


> It seems like that would be hell on wheel bearings, a spacer and all.
> Especially on a vehicle meant to carry a heavier load.  I understand
> being able to use the same rims and all, it just looks weak to have all
> that leverage on the wheelbearings.
>
> Ed
>

You have a spacer, but the front wheels are offset, so the contact patch is
at the same place relative to the wheel bearings.  As far as the wheel
bearings are concerned, the leverage is the same as a non dually.  The
leverage goes on the mounting surface etc.

This basic design seems to continue today, although on many of them now the
"spacer" is integral to the hub.

-Ryan




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