Converting full time hubs to lockouts

[LukeandI]

Can anyone tell me if there is a kit to swap a 65 K10 full time axle to lockout hubs? I read somewhere it takes machining etc. I was thinking of replacing it all with a 70 drum brake setup but that one needs spindles replaced etc. Just trying to simplify things now. Thanks in advance Rick

[kwmech]

There should be no machining at all that is required. Pics

[LukeandI]

I’ll post pics later. I remember reading somewhere that there was no snapring groove in the full time hubs. I guess I’ll find out . Thank you. Rick

[Getter-Done]

I have never seen a set in person.
The pictures I have seen of the early styles are different.

Similar to the ones in this picture below.



They very rarely go on sale here in the forum,
Because they are rare and hard to come by.

[LukeandI]

Well. As kwmech said, the hubs were machined already, but the only place I could find the recommended locking hubs was Torque KIng part number QU50864. They show discontinued. The standard lockouts from the 68 and up, don't fit since the newer hubs and axle stubs are shorter. Does anyone know of a locking hub assembly that fits a 65 k10 and is available? Its a long shot I know. Merry Christmas everyone. Thanks Rick

[Getter-Done]

Torque King does handle used parts.
Maybe you could give them a call after the Holidays.

They may have some that are used.

They are a great company to do business with.

[57taskforce]

We have a local big truck dealer that will re-line old brake shoes of any size/dimensions. I would reach out and see if you’ve got anything similar local to you.

[Short 3/4]

Actually, the shoes were the easiest part. I did indeed take them to a large truck shop to be relined. They were also able to radius them to perfectly match the drums. This is a very important step that greatly improves the efficiency of any drum brakes.

The hard part was the drums. This was ten years ago and it took me about a year to find usable replacements. I was starting to get really worried! Apparently forum member Chaparrailman 1974 has recently found a good source for these long hard to find front drums. Amazing how much help other members here can be.

Surprisingly, the other hard part to find was the small hardware. Many vendors say they have it, but it’s always 1/2 ton stuff that does NOT work for a 3/4 ton. Once again, creative scrounging and the help of other members came to the rescue.

Speaking of rare parts, I have never seen stock 1/2 ton drive flanges like the ones you are taking off. I would say they are even harder to find than the lockout hubs. Definitely save them for posterity, or offer them up to another member