Cragar wheels. Lesson learned

[mn1017]

Just installed new Cragar SS wheels on my 65 Satellite with drum brakes.
First time I drove it, I had a nasty pulsation when I stepped on the brakes. The weights on the drums were touching the rim. Ground off about 3/16 from the weight. Problem solved.

 

[WileE]

Anytime non-stock wheels and/or tires are installed, several checks must be made. Interference with brake & suspension parts, body parts by turning lock-to-lock and jounce/rebound. Sometimes, a combo just doesn't work.

 

[RemCharger]

Anytime non-stock wheels and/or tires are installed, several checks must be made. Interference with brake & suspension parts, body parts by turning lock-to-lock and jounce/rebound. Sometimes, a combo just doesn't work.

Yep usually it's something baking and grinding on the upper balljoint area

 

[SDCoronet]

How about pics with specific wheel model

 

[Daves69]

I believe he's talking about the spot welded on balance weights that may be taller than the drum causing the Cragar spoke to not sit flush to the hub/drum assembly.......

 

[khryslerkid]

Also it's a good thing to torque the lugs again after a drive. Always had them loosen up especially Cragar SS. They'll stay tight after that.

 

[70Fish]

Same issue with my 66 Dart. It's hard to believe a machined drum can be that off balance to require a 5+inch long balance weight. I drilled mine out and knocked them off, installed whe wheels and cruised on.

@toolmanmike What brand of wheels are on that Dart?

 

[toolmanmike]

@toolmanmike What brand of wheels are on that Dart?

Those are a Chinese made knock off of the old Halibrands. I first saw them for sale at the Nats a half dozen years ago. I bought these used from member on FABO. ET has a style like them. Not cheap! E-T Wheels Five Window Low Angle (Custom) - Polished Rim - Performance Plus Tire

 

[1966 satellite]

Same issue with my 66 Dart. It's hard to believe a machined drum can be that off balance to require a 5+inch long balance weight. I drilled mine out and knocked them off, installed whe wheels and cruised on.

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[1966 satellite]

really look nice

 

[Preachr]

Also it's a good thing to torque the lugs again after a drive. Always had them loosen up especially Cragar SS. They'll stay tight after that.

I have just put on new tires and rims Khrysler kid so yer info is good to know and do..
Thank you for that .

 

[Purepony]

Why not just use a spacer instead of knocking the weight off ? Doesn’t that weight hood balance or something ?