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Matco wheels axle nut drilling

oren_rokach

Well Known Member
No worries, not re-posting again :) (for the ones who saw my post on Facebook)

For the next generations, since VAF is the real knowledge base:
When installation the Matco wheels the "stack-up" of the u-1003, Matco's spacer(WHLARV10SL) , the wheel itself plus the external washer (MSCTRA1.5)
sums up a bit wider than Van's original wheel, so the axle nut drilling will be too close to the edge:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/YWySBjQSTXqsg2TG7


the fix is to shave-off 3mm of the axle nut:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Kj58JGVHVBZ48ireA

than the hole will be located properly:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/MZ2F8EcBuZiYyN5M6

Now clear the threads with a very thing saw:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/dyioMyZLrqJkteJC8


The drilling was done rather easily when used with 90deg drill since drill is more stable

You can see some more pics of the process here:
https://4x-odu.blogspot.com/2020/09/section-46-landing-gear-and-engine-mount.html


good luck!
 
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