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LizzieCBK
Aug 14, 2015Explorer
Found out some disturbing news. I replaced the Wheels due to inadvertently installing -.08mm offset rims to replace the rusted OEM steel rims. Never knew about the "Zero Offset" warning until buying replacement bearings.
The one wheel that ran hotter; Hub is enlarged. Upon further research and discussions with Dexter, I found that not only the bearings are unevenly loaded, but so are the hubs. Found this info too when I downloaded a recall notice to Titanium owners; Same problem. Manufacturer installed -.10mm wheels. Early failure. Dexter supplied discounted new loaded hubs if rims were replaced or discount replacement axles that would work with the rims.
Anyway, replacing the one hub with a loaded hub and checking the others. So far no axial play in those.
The one wheel that ran hotter; Hub is enlarged. Upon further research and discussions with Dexter, I found that not only the bearings are unevenly loaded, but so are the hubs. Found this info too when I downloaded a recall notice to Titanium owners; Same problem. Manufacturer installed -.10mm wheels. Early failure. Dexter supplied discounted new loaded hubs if rims were replaced or discount replacement axles that would work with the rims.
Anyway, replacing the one hub with a loaded hub and checking the others. So far no axial play in those.
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