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Frank_Jaeger · 10-22-2012, 07:37 PM

I'm installing my Drop Engineering 5-lug hubs, and I can't get the axle cap back on

. It's not bent or anything, I think the inside diameter of the hub is too small for it to fit. Does this sound right, or am I a retard?

When I hit it, one side will go into the hub, and the opposing side will push out. I checked to make sure the cotter pin isn't obstructing, and it isn't. I can't get this fucking thing on. If I hit it harder with the mallet, it just pops itself off.

EDIT: Sorry guys, didn't even check what subforum I was in.

PureRush · 10-22-2012, 07:53 PM

You don't even need it lol

Frank_Jaeger · 10-22-2012, 10:04 PM

Are you sure? As it was, there was very minimal corrosion underneath the cap, even after 20 years. And no dirt.

beems240sx · 10-22-2012, 10:30 PM

post pics to show what you mean. just the cover for the nut? yeah done need that

*e1_griego* · 10-23-2012, 12:38 AM

Yes you absolutely need it.

The front wheel bearings are not sealed -- without the dust cap you will experience premature wear and failure of the wheel bearing.

Sileighty_85 · 10-23-2012, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e1_griego

Yes you absolutely need it.

The front wheel bearings are not sealed -- without the dust cap you will experience premature wear and failure of the wheel bearing.

Youp^

PO removed mine before I bought it and the WB were destroyed.

you need to tap it in evenly. If you have a Micrometer check both diameters.

Frank_Jaeger · 10-23-2012, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sileighty_85

Youp^

PO removed mine before I bought it and the WB were destroyed.

you need to tap it in evenly. If you have a Micrometer check both diameters.

I've tried. it always ends up uneven. I don't have a micrometer, I'll just sand down the lip of the cap until it fits. Thanks guys.

*dawagarage* · 10-23-2012, 12:07 PM

are you hitting it with a hard or soft mallet?
a hard (metal) mallet poses the risk of damaging/disfiguring the cap

Frank_Jaeger · 10-24-2012, 07:10 PM

Soft rubber mallet. I tried the caps on my old hubs and they fit perfect, but not on my new hubs. I'm not hitting them hard enough to disfigure them anyway.

What else can I do besides sand the lip?

Mikester · 10-25-2012, 06:31 AM

Do a search for wheel bearing dust caps

https://www.google.com/#q=wheel+bear...w=1280&bih=808

Find one with an OD that matches the measurement you need for the DE hubs. Not saying it can't be done, but sanding them thinner than they already are to fit may not be the best course of action.

tapdeznutz · 10-25-2012, 11:03 AM

use some light grease on the cap to help it tap in. Get it tap, lol never mind.

10-22-2012, 07:37 PM	#1
Frank_Jaeger Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida Age: 29 Posts: 1,352 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Axle nut cap won't go on I'm installing my Drop Engineering 5-lug hubs, and I can't get the axle cap back on . It's not bent or anything, I think the inside diameter of the hub is too small for it to fit. Does this sound right, or am I a retard? When I hit it, one side will go into the hub, and the opposing side will push out. I checked to make sure the cotter pin isn't obstructing, and it isn't. I can't get this fucking thing on. If I hit it harder with the mallet, it just pops itself off. EDIT: Sorry guys, didn't even check what subforum I was in.

10-22-2012, 10:30 PM	#4
beems240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,135 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	post pics to show what you mean. just the cover for the nut? yeah done need that __________________

10-23-2012, 12:07 PM	#8
dawagarage Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 36 Posts: 2,037 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	are you hitting it with a hard or soft mallet? a hard (metal) mallet poses the risk of damaging/disfiguring the cap __________________ formerly known as "hotboiblaze" ratsun: dawa (73 datsun 620) clublexus: properD (97 sc300)

10-25-2012, 06:31 AM	#10
Mikester Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kathleen, GA Age: 50 Posts: 1,938 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do a search for wheel bearing dust caps https://www.google.com/#q=wheel+bear...w=1280&bih=808 Find one with an OD that matches the measurement you need for the DE hubs. Not saying it can't be done, but sanding them thinner than they already are to fit may not be the best course of action. __________________

10-25-2012, 11:03 AM	#11
tapdeznutz Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach Age: 41 Posts: 1,801 Trader Rating: (50) Feedback Score: 50 reviews	use some light grease on the cap to help it tap in. Get it tap, lol never mind. __________________ FS: DSS 1pc Steel Non ABS, 6bolt axles WTB: Boost Gauge, Hatch Roof Wing

10-22-2012, 07:53 PM	#2
PureRush Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Orange County Posts: 893 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	You don't even need it lol

10-22-2012, 10:04 PM	#3
Frank_Jaeger Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida Age: 29 Posts: 1,352 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Are you sure? As it was, there was very minimal corrosion underneath the cap, even after 20 years. And no dirt.

10-23-2012, 12:38 AM	#5
e1_griego Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Ore. Age: 36 Posts: 2,642 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	Yes you absolutely need it. The front wheel bearings are not sealed -- without the dust cap you will experience premature wear and failure of the wheel bearing.

10-24-2012, 07:10 PM	#9
Frank_Jaeger Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida Age: 29 Posts: 1,352 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Soft rubber mallet. I tried the caps on my old hubs and they fit perfect, but not on my new hubs. I'm not hitting them hard enough to disfigure them anyway. What else can I do besides sand the lip?

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