Old Dec 11, 2018 | 08:57 PM
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Default Wrong hub and stub shafts? Sierra based suspension

Apologies in advance but I'm here as a complete novice and non-Ford owner, however would very much appreciate your expertise.

I have a MGB GT that has been heavily modified (MX5 engine + TD04 turbo etc etc), and currently have a ford based rear independent suspension sold by Hoyle Suspensions. The suspension comes with its own sub-frame, and houses a Ford 7.5" Granada 3.6 Quaife LSD, custom half shafts, that then go on to a custom alloy hub carrier. The only true Ford parts are the stub shafts - 108mm Lobro -, rear alloy hub carriers with their supplied bearings - sold by Amebo engineering- and standard brake calipers.

However, the issue I am presently having is that if I tighten up the stub shaft nut to the recommended 200lb/ft, everything seizes up and I just cannot move the wheel at all. To get the wheel to move it (using both hands) is for the nut to be barely tight with minimal torque, I mean minimal, something like 20-30lb/ft.

My question to you guys, is could I have bought the wrong stub shafts and hub carriers?

Suspension website - http://www.hoyle-suspension.co.uk/Pa...uspension.html
Stub shafts - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-GRAN...-/131649886129

Stub shafts sold as 'Ford Granada Sierra 108 Lobro'

Hub carrier - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2WD-BILLET-REAR-HUB-CARRIERS-FOR-COSWORTH-RALLYCROSS-SIERRA-KITCAR/122227969467?epid=25014168268&hash=item1c755acdbb: g:qOAAAOxyUfFTkYGb:rk:2f:0

Hub carrier sold as '2WD BILLET REAR HUB CARRIERS FOR COSWORTH,RALLYCROSS/SIERRA/KITCAR'

Are the hub and stub shaft not compatible with each other?

Many thanks!

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