FAQs

Some answers about the HUBStands brand of hub stands and other related set up and alignment stuff…If you have any questions at all about suspension set ups or HUBStands, contact us at info@bbxracing.com or call us toll free at (888) 208 8570

What’s the difference between the three models of HUBStands?……. ProPLUS and ProHUBStands were created for the precision requirements of professional race teams, racers, shops and serious track junkies. Both the ProPLUS and ProHUBStands have omni-directional stainless steel roller ball bases that easily and smoothly move in compliance with a car’s suspension. They can be set up for exact wheel offsets, exact tire heights and scrub radius. With a load range up to 4,000lbs., ProPLUS HUBStands are engineered to fit and work on practically any race car. With all of the available alignment componenets we have, a racer or shop can build a complete alignment and set up system to fit their competitive needs and buget parameters. For lighter car, the Pro HUBStands version use the same roller ball design as the ProPLUS varsion but are engineered with lighter components specifically for cars under 2,700 lbs.

What makes HUBStands different than other hub stands? ….. HUBStands brand stands are the core component of a complete set up and alignment system. Not only will ProPLUS, Pro and Standard HUBStands eliminate the wheels and tires from your entire set up and alignment process; they will make it easier, faster and more repeatably accurate. HUBStands are engineered so everything can be measured directly at the center of each hub, not at the bottom of the tire. We’ve created a full system of alignment components; pad levelers, scales, strings, camber gauges. All that work specifically with HUBStands so you can set heights, corner balance, caster, camber and toe; all together and all at the center of the hub. HUBStands are made in the USA from 6061 aluminum and each set comes with a choice multi-pattern interchangeable hub mounting plates so set of HUBStands can be used and multiple cars.

What is the sequence of steps to set up a car? …. First, the car must be perfectly, laser line level, 1/10th of a degree of slope will throw off ride height, corner balance, camber, caster and toe. Second, keep in mind that every change in one setting can affect the other settings. Third, determine and allow for a fuel laod and driver weight. Typically the sequence is to disconnect the sway bars, set the Ride Height and then Corner Balance the car. Next set the Caster, then the Camber and Toe and check the thrust. Next re-measure the ride height and corner balance and if you have to adjust either at all, go back and check the Camber and Toe. FInally adjust the sway bars drop links and reconnect the bars. It’s a lot of steps to get it all exact, but it’s a whole lot easier and more precise directly at the hubs on HUBStands when you don’t have to keep jacking the car and taking the wheels off and on, over and over, again and again.

Measuring Camber… When you measure camber on HUBStands, you should keep your gauge straight and on the centerline of the hub. The rechargeable BG Racing digital camber gauges we have are a matched Left and Right pair and magnetically attach to the HUBStands on the hub centerline. They provide an extremely accurate (+- 0.02 deg.) measurement of the camber at the hub.

Hub Camber or Tire Camber?… There can be a difference between the camber measured on HUBStands at the hub and measured at the tires because tires are not machined, not metal parts with very tight tolerances and not particularly round or true. And tires vary from tire to tire, with use, with heat, with pressure. Set your camber directly at the hubs on HUBStands and when the  wheels are back on and the car is still level, set your tires at “race pressure” measure and record the camber so you can have a quick reference in the pits. Tires are rubber, everchanging squishy things, hubs are machined parts. If the camber measured at the hubs is changing, there could be an issue in the suspension.

How do I measure Toe with HUBStands? …….HUBStands come with stainless steel Toe Sticks that pin fit into holes on the face of the HUBStands, keeping them centered on the the hub when “stringing” your car. The Toe Sticks can also be placed on the HUBStands base, exactly parallel to the hub face and used as a reference to measure across the car for total toe. Optional ProSTIX make stringing the car even easire and far more precise. Replacing strings with our LASERStrings makes setting toe even faster and even more precise.

What is the difference between Toe measured in “inches” vs. measured in “minutes”? “Minutes” are a measure of angle. 1 minute is 1/60 of a degree. Toe measured in minutes indicates the exact angle the hub is pointed relative to straight. Toe measured in inches, or millimeters, indicates how far the front or rear of the tire is away from straight but is specific to a tire’s diameter. 1/8 inch of front toe on a 26″ diameter tire is 16 minutes of actual Toe. 1/8″ measured on a set of typical Toe Plates (23″) is really 19 minutes of Toe. Do not use someone else’s toe measurements unless they have the exact same diameter tire as you. Manufacturers and race teams use “minutes” because they are not tire size, shape or condition dependent.

Will HUBStands brand hub stands fit my car? …….Yes. We have available fits for most car makes and most 4, 5 and 6 bolt hub patterns, including center nut hubs. All of the Hub Plates have multiple bolt patterns on them so one set of HUBStands brand hub stands can be used on more than one make car. Check with us to see what patterns and combinations are available including for cars with center lock hubs.

Will HUBStands fit on my scales? …………. All HUBStands brand hub stands have a base that will easily fit on typical 15″x15″ sale pads.  Pro and ProPLUS HUBStands with their roller ball or wheeled base come with Acrylic/Composite safety plates that protect the scale pad surface and insure the HUBStands brand hub stands stay on the scale pads.

Do I need turn plates? ……………………………..No. HUBStands brand hub stands can be turned through a measurable arc to calculate caster. They can lean through over 6 degrees of camber as well.

How tall are HUBStands? ………….HUBStands brand hub stands are individually height adjustable and are designed to give you additional working space under the car while keeping the car’s chassis in its correct angle of attack.

Where are HUBStands made? All the HUBStands branded products are made in the USA by BBXRacing Ltd., a veteran owned business.

If you have any questions about suspension set ups or HUBStands, contact us at info@bbxracing,com or call us Toll Free at (888) 208 8570