Barn of Parts Tri Hub Delete

[hibshman25]

Been working on a Tri hub delete kit that retains the stock axle. Got some spacers sized up. Looking into wheel options and today the thought crossed my mind.....why not just cut the posts off the stock tri hub wheels and re use the stock wheels. All the current tri hubs have replaceable wheels, so the wheels are worthwhile re using. I cut the three posts off in less than minute with my oscillating tool.

Doing this would allow for an economical DIY mod for a tri hub delete. All one would need is a set of machined spacers for each side between the wheel and adjuster collar. Didn't get pricing back yet from machine shop, but thinking $15 a set.

I plan to offer kits with new wheels for those that don't want to mod the original wheels or those that have the early tri hubs with non replaceable bearings.

 

[geez150]

That's awesome!

 

[Big_Phil]

Just curious as to what this fixes?

I thought the whole problem with the tri hub was the crappy, non replaceable bearings they originally came with. What would cutting the plastic connecter pieces off do?

 

[FrozenTows4]

Just delete this thread before too many people see it. Terrible idea. When you think about it more, you'll agree.

 

[KnappAttack]

Just delete this thread before too many people see it. Terrible idea. When you think about it more, you'll agree.

Agree, Tri-Hub was built for strength. Tie two wheels together and it will be much stronger than just a single wheel when it takes a hit. Keep the bearings greased and there is absolutely nothing wrong with the stock tri-hub.

The only real issue is when the bearings go dry and go to crap, just like any other bearing.

 

[geez150]

If you add the two outside wheels I don't see why can't have the wheels split. Would be no different than any other aftermarket kit, just smaller axel is all.

 

[XP123]

I never thought of that! I need to put my thinking cap on because there have been some awesome ideas going around here lately. I think I'm going to cut my tri hub apart and then go put my 6.9's on the table saw.

 

[1nc 2000]

I never thought of that! I need to put my thinking cap on because there have been some awesome ideas going around here lately. I think I'm going to cut my tri hub apart and then go put my 6.9's on the table saw.

Which keel do you recommend to cut off of the Turner skis? Inside or outside?
Lol

 

[hibshman25]

Agree, Tri-Hub was built for strength. Tie two wheels together and it will be much stronger than just a single wheel when it takes a hit. Keep the bearings greased and there is absolutely nothing wrong with the stock tri-hub.

The only real issue is when the bearings go dry and go to crap, just like any other bearing.

I agree 100% that two wheels tied together is stronger. The issue is that when one wheel goes out it takes the other one down with it. Not every one is on top of idler wheel bearing upkeep.

4 independent wheels has been tried and proven. My trihub delete option is intended to be used in conjunction with 4th wheeel kits.

 

[cannondale27]

Keep up the great ideas Travis. I would do this if couldn't afford a kit also.

 

[cannondale27]

The spokes do look awful weak though. Maybe that's what many here are thinking.

 

[hibshman25]

I never thought of that! I need to put my thinking cap on because there have been some awesome ideas going around here lately. I think I'm going to cut my tri hub apart and then go put my 6.9's on the table saw.

If you split the tri hub you need spacers on outside to keep wheels against the inside shoulder on axle. Wheels won’t stay in place without them.

 

[**sj**]

I think its a great idea... not everyone wants to spend the coin and i think the wheels independent is a food idea... add some stand offs and outside wheels and you have four wheels to spread the load... you could always offer up two new wheels replacing as an option...

 

[sabrecat]

I made and sold this kit for a real short time early on as on of my options from J&T Products.

We did not reuse the tri hub but sold new wheels with the kit.

I quite selling it because it is worse than the trihub kit as far as durability. I didnt want the negative posts and unhappy phone calls.

The bearings is the problem being that there the same bearing that is used in the boggie wheels.

If you want to use the stock trihub you just should buy a 4th wheel kit and it will last longer.

This post is not to discourage people from trying to improving there sleds but I know the outcome of this design.

 

[hibshman25]

If you add the two outside wheels I don't see why can't have the wheels split. Would be no different than any other aftermarket kit, just smaller axel is all.

The bigger axle thing is a bit misleading. If the stock adjuster/axle holder caps are still being used, the ends of the bigger axles are being turned down to the same diameter as a stock axle. The shear point of an axle is where its supported, so if the ends of a larger axle are turned down to the same diameter as the oem axle the shear stress values would still be the same. To reap the full benefit of a larger diameter axle, you have to have the larger diameter where you are supporting it as well. The way I see it, the main reason for running a larger outside diameter on inside portion of the axle is to accommodate a bearing with a larger ID. There are more wheel options available with a larger ID 6205 bearing vs the stock 6004.