Hubs

[V8Ian]

Are Land Rover (D1) hubs available, preferably interchangeable with the existing (brakeless) Ford hubs?

[Vern]

Yes. Most trailer places can source them.

[V8Ian]

Thanks Vern, I haven't fronted any outlets, only tried www, without success.

[Slunnie]

Alko
AL-KO Hubs (http://www.alko.com.au/vehicle-technology-catalogue/hubs-bearings-studs-nuts/hubs/)

[weeds]

You might need new backing plates.

[pop058]

Why D1 Ian ?? (given the recent HSE purchase)

[Vern]

You might need new backing plates.
Hubs don't require backing plates.

[weeds]

Hubs don't require backing plates.

Opps.....miss read 1st post

[V8Ian]

Why D1 Ian ?? (given the recent HSE purchase)
I have over a dozen D1 wheels Paul.

[LandyAndy]

D2 is VE Commodore(14mm studs),just incase you consider Ian.Look up Martins Trailer parts,D1/Defender/RRC/Series are all the same.
Once you want brakes the D2 pattern becomes an issue.I have a custom made D2 axle on my camper trailer,to use alloys I had to machine the centres out of the rims.Found out later the factory steel rims fit over the bearings without machining.
Enquired about getting D4 rims on a new caravan.Not possible,despite the manufacturer of the main suspension systems built by most van builders having true green and gold blood.
About Vehicle Components (http://www.vehiclecomponents.com.au/about-vehicle-components)
Arthur Goddard Book - They Found Our Engineer - Land Rover (http://www.vehiclecomponents.com.au/merchandise/arthur-goddard-land-rover-book-they-found-our-engineer-1)
Andrew

[loanrangie]

It shouldnt be so difficult to get some blank hubs machined up to suit any wheel configuration possible, i didnt like the imperial studs so i found an agi parts supplier and they have 16mm studs that seem to be pretty common for ag equipment.

[LandyAndy]

It shouldnt be so difficult to get some blank hubs machined up to suit any wheel configuration possible, i didnt like the imperial studs so i found an agi parts supplier and they have 16mm studs that seem to be pretty common for ag equipment.

The stud pattern is easy,its trying to use landy alloy rims that causes grief.When I got my axle made up Martins Trailer parts were unable to supply metric 14mm studs.Toyota wanted $12.00ea for 100 series studs.I went to Don Kyatt spares as they specialise in Toyota,$2.50 each!!!! Even came in a Toyota bag.
Andrew

[loanrangie]

That's what I'm saying , its really not that hard as the parts are available to mix n match.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

LR (D1&2)rims are not centred by wheel nuts,, everyone one else's are.
The market is just not there for LR hubs.

[Vern]

My old d1 with steel rims was! My rrc is! Alloys may be different though

[Pedro_The_Swift]

and theres the problem,,
The only reason to play with hubs is commonality of spares,
and its a good reason.

[weeds]

My old d1 with steel rims was! My rrc is! Alloys may be different though

Yes, all depends which rims Ian has.....I have no idea on alloy rims.

On a side note, Kimberley Kampers now offer hubs to suit D4/RRS......must be enough demand for them to sort out a solution.

[Rextheute]

Yes, all depends which rims Ian has.....I have no idea on alloy rims.

On a side note, Kimberley Kampers now offer hubs to suit D4/RRS......must be enough demand for them to sort out a solution.



I would hazard a wild guess ...it has to do with the ability not to pass out when quoted the price !

[mick88]

A place here in town manufacture hubs and will drill them to any PCD/Stud Pattern.
They don't have the 16mm studs but can supply a 5/8" UNF.
The last lot of hubs I purchased from them for a trailer, I had them drilled to suit the 16mm Land Rover studs, which I had purchased from the UK.

Cheers, Mick.

[pop058]

and theres the problem,,
The only reason to play with hubs is commonality of spares,
and its a good reason.

The OP has recency acquired a D2 but has a heap of D1 wheels.

[PhilipA]

I have said several times before over the years to be careful if buying LR studs to replace ALKO ones as the ALKO large ones have a larger Knurled/spline diameter than the LR ones, so you have to redrill anyway.
It is best to get blank hubs and have them drilled to the LR stud size.

2 If fitting LR mags you have to use LR studs as there are no nuts available in Imperial.

3 NA here but D2/D3 wheels are VERY difficult to fit to ALKO parallel drums. I needed to use adaptors from UK.
There is a thread from about 3or 4 years ago.
Regards Philip A

[V8Ian]

A place here in town manufacture hubs and will drill them to any PCD/Stud Pattern.
They don't have the 16mm studs but can supply a 5/8" UNF.
The last lot of hubs I purchased from them for a trailer, I had them drilled to suit the 16mm Land Rover studs, which I had purchased from the UK.

Cheers, Mick.
Mick, I replied to your pm but AULRO chucked a wobbly, so I'm not sure if you got it.
I have 8 D1 mags and 4 RRC mags. Andrew has given me a link to a supplier in Brisbane
I will have to upgrade the axle and maybe add flares to the guards.
It may be simpler to stay with the Ford 16" wheels.

[pop058]

Mick, I replied to your pm but AULRO chucked a wobbly, so I'm not sure if you got it.
I have 8 D1 mags and 4 RRC mags. Andrew has given me a link to a supplier in Brisbane
I will have to upgrade the axle and maybe add flares to the guards.
It may be simpler to stay with the Ford 16" wheels.

As you do not gain any commonality advantage, I think you maybe right Ian. You even have the 17" (steel) option.

[V8Ian]

The only advantage I would gain is the ability to use LT tyres.