shortysayhi Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) Okay so I am starting to talk to a machine shop to make new rear 5 lug hubs EXACTLY off of the original ones (4 wheel drive XT6). Everyone is trying to get these rare rear hubs and thought this could be a possibility if there are enough people interested. Edited June 1, 2012 by shortysayhi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skishop69 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Not to rain on your parade, but there are a number of guys here doing them for around $100 or so. A machine shop making them new? Punching the hole for the axle splines requires special tooling not readily available. Materials, CNC time, set up. I would imagine they are going to quote you somewhere in the 4-$500 range. I only say this because my buddy owns a machine shop and we've been over different options trying to keep the price down. We're building a jig so I can do it at my shop. Trying to get the guide done now, but it's racing season for him.... Just my 2 cents..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Not to rain on your parade, but there are a number of guys here doing them for around $100 or so. I"ve never heard of anyone making them except Crossbred performance in Australia. Shorti, I myself am definately interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor pole Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I might be interested in a set just to have an extra on the shelf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skishop69 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I assumed we were talking about 4 to 5 lug jobs. If not, my apologies, however the estimate is still going to be close. Rear hubs from the 87.5 XTGL10 can be redrilled to 5 lug and will fit. The spline count is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Are these gonna be available in disc brake rears as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortysayhi Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 It will be hubs for rear disk only. I am not talking about re drilling anything it's the conversion parts for gl's etc. to go from 4 to 5 lug. The ones from Australia (their full conversion kit) is 1200 USD. Which is super expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 It is but I still think its worth it. Time spent finding, building, and making XT6 stuff work is pretty extensive. I really like that it has the disc in drum ebrake setup instead of just a caliper and its cable. Could also work a group buy and combine shipping, do it when exchange rate is advantagous, etc to make it cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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