If you've been waiting on this upgrade, NOW is the time to order!  ETA to your door is approximately two weeks.


Tired of the original bearings letting you down?  Tired of broken flanges shaking you around?  So WERE we!


More info available under the documents tab above.


This extensive package replaces the troublesome original rear wheel bearings with a modern hub/bearing combo that is readily available.  New castings allow the switch to a much larger bearing and flange along with the addition of rear disc brakes to your Vixen!  This system is a safer and easier maintain alternative to the stock parts.  Purchase requires you exchange your original parts for the new ones.

Kit includes (SEE PICTURE FOR A VISUAL OF ALL INCLUDED!!:

2 heavy duty NEW castings

2 axles

2 premium hub/bearing assemblies

2 parking brake cables (NEW design)

2 disc brake calipers, pads, rotors

2 flexible braided SS hydraulic brake lines for calipers

1 flexible braided SS Tee at DeDion tube

8 casting mounting bolts

6 bearing bolts

2 axle nuts and hardware kit

2 pairs of roll pins

*assorted pictures show new casting as well as plastic model used for test fitment.  Other pictures show the stock system in various states of failure.


Customer comments:

1.  "The work is straight forward. The parts kit provided is excellent in its completeness. The quality of the parts provided is top notch. “Best Parts” indeed are used. The instructions from Dustin and his staff are thorough and well written. Given that I tend to keep up with maintenance and repairs on all my toys the performance of the brakes doesn’t seem all that different. I only had one panic stop with the old drum system, the brakes performed well. I have not yet been in an emergency situation with the rear discs installed. I’ve only driven it 550 miles. The pedal feel is more firm, response time is better when applying the brakes, by that I mean the pedal travel is less than with even properly adjusted drums. Stopping distance has not yet been measured. My confidence in the vehicle is much higher than before for the simple reason I have readily available parts. While the previous design had available parts they were much harder to replace. Now the entire bearing assembly simply bolts in. I’d guess an hour and a half tops for that job. The real plus is the bearing and hub assembly used now is designed for an 8000 pound vehicle. The bearing used in the original design was for a 4500 pound vehicle. I feel certain bearing life will go WAY up. That remains to be seen… 

In summary if you plan to keep your vixen and want to raise its durability and your confidence in driving it I strongly recommend you get the kit and have it done or do it yourself. The work is not complicated. It does require a good general mechanical knowledge. The work can be completed with normal hand tools and safe jacking and stand equipment at home. I feel it raises the value of my vixen but I have no plans to sell it. For me it raises my confidence in taking any trip I want to with TD160. Travel is why I chose Vixen"


2.  "Today ( for yahoo's)  I went to a deserted road and did a few "emergency stops"  just to see if the rear locked up before the front.   All I can say is that the braking was straight and true and strong with good control.  its not a sports car stop but my gut says this will far out brake a stock Vixen."


3.  "Vixen is running great.  So far during some highway runs in 90 degree temps, the highest axle temps have been 117 degrees.  Both always measure the same.   Besides the peace of mind on a better bearing and flange, the most obvious improvement is the braking.  The braking responsiveness is much better.... in the mountains no fade. Before,  I would start to get fade/front rotor wabble after a few slow downs going down long mountain grades.  Now smooth, consistent braking.  Very good job on this upgrade."

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