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BCCP doesn’t. He uses a different hub.

I dont know this for sure but i believe i remember the Tempest hub in front is a five lug? There is another one or two as well I believe. Couldn’t confirm which ones. Then you go for new axles in the rear I believe. BCCP can supply or Moser will make them. Not cheap.

Also, there are two hub styles, one that has the high and low areas and one that is all high(thick) areas. I guess that could be filled and redrilled. I was told by a machine ahop they do not recommend filling and drilling out the rear axle. I was told the process weakens the flange, better to get new axles which are easily available.

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