Donald Tanner, Thank you and yes we did use the 5 bolt hubs, looks like the same set up you have. and we did put a grade 8 bolt in the axle and we also installed one of Arrons ( i think thats right) stout saddles for the front axle. its beefed up as much as we can, and the plan is to have a back plade off the back with weights. and thats interesting about tearing up rag joints.what ar your thought about a u joint on the drive shaft with a carrier baring