The ford deal with the wheel bearing running directly on the spindle is a little different than the earlier discussed wheel bearing pressed onto the axle which is then attached to the axle tube.

I did one set of early ford housing halves with the repair sleeves, I know it works, but I had some concern about strength too.
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•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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