Hubs

[Bresnan1]

Hi Guys -

I am sure glad I found this site! TONS of info!
I am a new Chevy owner - 85 K20 350. Just put in a new Long BLock, and she runs like a charm. The other night in the snow - ready for plowing - the 4 wheel started to slip in and out. Jacked up the front, and the drivers side had some play in the wheel. Took off the tire & caliper. Took apart the hub, and all looked ok. Played around with the big spring, and put back together. Worked for the night - but sometimes you hear a small clunk. Spoke to a buddy, and then bought a new set of Superwinch Hubs. They do not come with the big spring. Is that new? Is it better this way?. Now a dumb question. Once the caliper was off, and I took off the locking clip - I could not get the rotor off! Do I need a special hub nut wrench? Are these new "spring-less" hubs easier to put in? Any help would be Greatly Apprciated!
Many Thanks AGAIN for this GREAT SITE !!!

Bill
WBresnan@aol.com

[Eric 85K10]

What did it do when it slipped out... did it make any noises? When I first got my 85 k10 I was pulled the transefer case shifter back to far for 4wd high and it would slip out... now I don't pull it back to far for 4wdhi and I haven't had any problems.

[DFWP8ntballCwby]

Yes it requires a special tool to remove, it's available at most any autoparts store for around $10.  

As far as the springs, I must assume that it still had stock auto hubs?  If so, take the pieces and put them in a box, and throw it as far away as you can.  They were crap when they were new.

[kuribo]

Hello-

I have a k30 1 ton frame with a 130 inch wheelbase and would like to put a long stepside bed on it. I am wondering what the wheel base is of your k20 and if it would fit on my 1 ton? Thanks,