RJsfishin wrote:
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The drums are NOT balanced from the factory and there is little point in balancing wheels under this condition.
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I have seen many drums w/ balance weights spot welded (fused) to the drums, and others that have been drilled.
And if the wheels are spun balanced on the vehicle (like they used to be) or the drum and wheel are balanced as an assembly off the vehicle, the entire assembly gets balanced. So there is a way around out of balance drums.
Please post photos of recently produced trailer drums that are balanced. I gave a very brief description of how the assemblies can be balanced. Another way is to make a spindle that fits the bearing ID's and place that spindle in low friction bearings to balance an assembly. This won't require dis-assembly of the hub. I see that the OP has a lathe and this might be a good idea for him.
