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80 series Swivel hub/knuckle pull scale tension
Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 8:22 pm
by TheBigBoy
I need some advice from the pro's on here about setting up the correct tension for my hubs on the 80 series. With a knuckle pull scale, what tension should they be for running 35" muddies. I have never known the correct tension to shim it and just guessed in the past. Making both sides the same.
Im getting older and wiser these days though and would like to know how to correctly shim and set them up. Any other advice would be great aswell. Thanks Mark
Re: 80 series Swivel hub/knuckle pull scale tension
Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 9:46 pm
by oldmate
Anywhere between 2.5 and 4.5kg of force after overcoming inertia.
In reality though, provided you don't mess up the shims there won't need to be any adjustment.
Some people do recommend you shim them up to help with wobbles on some tires, but I think that if you intend to drive on the highway, then run a decent mud tyre that is balanced properly. With a good tire, factory specs are fine on an 80 series
Re: 80 series Swivel hub/knuckle pull scale tension
Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 9:58 pm
by RAY185
I usually aim for 8 to 10 pounds of pull until the hub starts moving.
Re: 80 series Swivel hub/knuckle pull scale tension
Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 10:15 pm
by oldmate
RAY185 wrote:I usually aim for 8 to 10 pounds of pull until the hub starts moving.
How can anyone take that seriously with that avatar?
Re: 80 series Swivel hub/knuckle pull scale tension
Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 6:27 am
by misko83
I tension my upto 60 nm. Been working great I do my once a year