manual locking hub issues
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From: Monroe/Ellensburg, WA
I put the bracket on a couple months back and I've had it in 4wd two or three times since then. Not for very long thats why i never noticed this. You dont think some grinding on that corner will clear the ujoint to make it spin without rubbing?
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Just send me that D50 stub shaft and I will send you my D44 stub shaft. It's small enough that it won't rub I bet ya. LOL
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From: Monroe/Ellensburg, WA
lol, I will get it to not touch when i get home this weekend.
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To also check for u-joint siezure, unlock your hubs, turn your wheels half way from center(straight ahead) to lock(turn), then crawl underneath and turn one of your axle shafts, it should turn with ease and reasonably smooth if the u-joints are in good order. If you have one that is siezing up, it will turn nice/hard/nice/hard as the u-joint is working through its angle with your tire turned slightly.
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To also check for u-joint siezure, unlock your hubs, turn your wheels half way from center(straight ahead) to lock(turn), then crawl underneath and turn one of your axle shafts, it should turn with ease and reasonably smooth if the u-joints are in good order. If you have one that is siezing up, it will turn nice/hard/nice/hard as the u-joint is working through its angle with your tire turned slightly.
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From: Monroe/Ellensburg, WA
I've done that with the tires straight ahead and they turn fine. I will check with them turned though.
