Using the cutoff wheel on the angle grinder,
I cut through the snout.
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I only cut through the snout.
Not through the stock bearing housing.
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Here is the stock bearing housing removed.
Easily came out without having to pull it out the length of the snout.
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Cut and ready for sanding.
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With a flap wheel, the remaining snout was ground flush
to the 8.8 brake locating boss.
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Using my de-burr tool, I cleaned up the ID where the bearing used to sit.
I plan to find a seal to fit this ID and seal the axle shaft.
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My proto type adapter, bolted to the flange, located on the stock caliper boss.
Right now they are aluminum until I finalize everything.
Current adapter is 1" thick.
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Adapter bolted up to 8.8 flange.
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Dana 44 Spindle bolted to my
custom spindle adapter.
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Just an end view.
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This is my front D44 spindle, Chevy caliper bracket
Ford hub and rotor for 5 on 5-1/2
lug pattern.
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Back side view of the set up.
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Just the oppisite side.
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59-3/8" rotor to rotor.
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Add 2" per side to get final
63-3/8 WMS
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