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by miguel.edwardswr
Mon May 25, 2026 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Changing out the front hub
Replies: 9
Views: 60

Re: Changing out the front hub

I remember the Morris Better School of Mechanics (ahem). That much is familiar to me.
Possibly none of them came free, but I do wonder whether he was aware that bearings wear out prematurely from pre-loading them with too much torque. It makes no difference if it's too much or too little ...
by miguel.edwardswr
Mon May 25, 2026 11:23 am
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Changing out the front hub
Replies: 9
Views: 60

Re: Changing out the front hub

Your discovery and investigation of that intriguing issue on your own made my day; I had no intention of attempting to explain it in a forum post. Good news for everyone else: grease is not compressible. You might not feel the engagement you're hoping for, even after applying the torque to the ...
by miguel.edwardswr
Mon May 25, 2026 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Changing out the front hub
Replies: 9
Views: 60

Re: Changing out the front hub

Greasing the outboard (hub side) splines is NOT recommended in the manufacturer handbook. The outboard splines should be clean and dry. A thin layer of moly is the best option for protecting the inboard splines (transaxle side) against corrosion and making insertion easier.

The proper torque must ...
by miguel.edwardswr
Mon May 25, 2026 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Changing out the front hub
Replies: 9
Views: 60

Re: Changing out the front hub

The simplest way to keep the transmission's Park pawl in good repair is to use the brake. Given that you probably do not have a device to depress the brake pedal, you can ask a buddy to do it for you. On the other hand, I've read that you can just swap out the wheel and use the friction between the ...
by miguel.edwardswr
Sat Jan 11, 2025 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Anyone heard or dealt with Allarris Express? Looking for honest feedback
Replies: 14
Views: 338

Re: Anyone heard or dealt with Allarris Express? Looking for honest feedback

Not gonna lie, I’d still be careful the whole “pay first, receive later” thing makes me uncomfortable no matter how professional it sounds. Too many scams these days involve fake escrow setups and copied shipping websites

Personally, I’d always rather inspect a vehicle face to face before sending ...