DRW 60

stroyer · Jul 18, 2012

I'm guessing this has been discussed ad nauseam, but ran a search and couldn't find much.

Guessing you guys are harder on components than anyone. In your opinions, are machined hubs OK to run? I can buy a used pair of srw for $250 or new for $500. Better just to buy???

roll over dave · Jul 18, 2012

Ive machines a set to srw not completly sure but i think cole ran machined hubs on his buggy for awhile all ur doin is cutting outer flange

musselman · Jul 18, 2012

I run them on mine been almost 2 years without any problem.

stroyer · Jul 19, 2012

roll over dave said:
Ive machines a set to srw not completly sure but i think cole ran machined hubs on his buggy for awhile all ur doin is cutting outer flange

Yep, can easily do that but since that flange face is more "fluted", I was worried that might be a weak point.

roll over dave · Jul 19, 2012

True but i dnt think it really will make a big difference if ur worried machine a thin plate to weld on the face for a flat surface

Stretch · Jul 19, 2012

I ran Cole's old machined hubs on my old rig and the new owner still is running em. No issues I have ever seen out of the machined ones so far. Now that I have seen how to do it I wouldnt really hesitate to turn some down on the lathe next time I build a rig if i came across a DRW axle at the right price.