Warn Hubs 2003 EXcursion Need Advice Fast
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Warn Hubs 2003 EXcursion Need Advice Fast
Hey Guys,
I am in the mountains of Colorado and have a bad hub. I thought it would be better and cheaper to put on some Warm hubs. I have looked online to find the Warn hubs and they show available for a 2003 Ford Excursion. The guy at the auto shop told me when he called his supplier, they said they didn't make them or couldn't get them for the Excursion. I have read that you need an adaptor or part of some sort and that the center caps won't fit with the Warn premium hubs? What is the difference between the Premium and the regular Warn hubs. Need some advice quick, want to get them ordered today. Anyone have any experience?
Thanks!
Steve
I am in the mountains of Colorado and have a bad hub. I thought it would be better and cheaper to put on some Warm hubs. I have looked online to find the Warn hubs and they show available for a 2003 Ford Excursion. The guy at the auto shop told me when he called his supplier, they said they didn't make them or couldn't get them for the Excursion. I have read that you need an adaptor or part of some sort and that the center caps won't fit with the Warn premium hubs? What is the difference between the Premium and the regular Warn hubs. Need some advice quick, want to get them ordered today. Anyone have any experience?
Thanks!
Steve
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I personally think you received very poor imformtion.
Warn premium hubs #38826 fit the Excursion.
The only problem I have ever seen with them is they don't stick out as far as the OEM hubs, so they are not flush with center caps.
You can see pictures of them in this eBaY ad....
Warn Premium Manual Hubs 38826 | eBay
Warn premium hubs #38826 fit the Excursion.
The only problem I have ever seen with them is they don't stick out as far as the OEM hubs, so they are not flush with center caps.
You can see pictures of them in this eBaY ad....
Warn Premium Manual Hubs 38826 | eBay
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Coal Valley, Illinois
I personally think you received very poor imformtion.
Warn premium hubs #38826 fit the Excursion.
The only problem I have ever seen with them is they don't stick out as far as the OEM hubs, so they are not flush with center caps.
You can see pictures of them in this eBaY ad....
Warn Premium Manual Hubs 38826 | eBay
Warn premium hubs #38826 fit the Excursion.
The only problem I have ever seen with them is they don't stick out as far as the OEM hubs, so they are not flush with center caps.
You can see pictures of them in this eBaY ad....
Warn Premium Manual Hubs 38826 | eBay
Thanks!
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Hink! Good to see you on the boards again, it's been a long time...
If I need a part, sometime I ask for the F250 version of it and people don't look at me like a deer in the headlights...
If I need a part, sometime I ask for the F250 version of it and people don't look at me like a deer in the headlights...
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No additional parts needed, I have the Milemarker SS also!
You just need to remember to plug the vacuum line going to the hubs under the hood.
ESOF modification
You just need to remember to plug the vacuum line going to the hubs under the hood.
ESOF modification
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I had Warn hubs put on and still makes noise. It takes driving about 5-6 miles to start, it's sort of a chirping sound and at higher speeds turns into a squealing type sound. When I am braking, it stops. Seems to be a bit worse on acceleration. The shop said the checked the brakes and the wheel bearings are tight, no movement in the wheels. Talked to the guy at the shop today and he thought it may be a bad U-joint. I had thought of that too, but I have never had one go bad so I don't know what to expect. If it is a u-joint, should I have them all replaced, I have over 140K on the Excursion. Thanks for any help.
Steve
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I had Warn hubs put on and still makes noise. It takes driving about 5-6 miles to start, it's sort of a chirping sound and at higher speeds turns into a squealing type sound. When I am braking, it stops. Seems to be a bit worse on acceleration. The shop said the checked the brakes and the wheel bearings are tight, no movement in the wheels. Talked to the guy at the shop today and he thought it may be a bad U-joint. I had thought of that too, but I have never had one go bad so I don't know what to expect. If it is a u-joint, should I have them all replaced, I have over 140K on the Excursion. Thanks for any help.
Steve
Steve
Sure sounds like brakes.
When it happens, does either wheel hub get hot? Do both turn freely?
Could be you have a caliper sticking or maybe the master cylinder is not allowing the fluid to return properly into the reservoir.
Good luck.
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What made your hub go bad?
The reason I ask is because I had an 02 f-250 the the driver side steering u-joint went bad and destroyed my hub. It went bad really quick too. I never had it squeak but it locked up and when I tried to turn in my driveway it destroyed my hub. I would say squeaks or chirps start at the brakes but dont forget about that u-joint
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The reason I ask is because I had an 02 f-250 the the driver side steering u-joint went bad and destroyed my hub. It went bad really quick too. I never had it squeak but it locked up and when I tried to turn in my driveway it destroyed my hub. I would say squeaks or chirps start at the brakes but dont forget about that u-joint
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I have warn premium hubs on my 2001. I wasn't sure if I needed extra parts when I ordered mine...because some applications do need some adapters and such. It turns out I didn't need anything extra. They work great, and have for many years.
I had a problem with whirring noises, intermittent squealing and other noises coming from the front hubs when I put them in. Sometimes my 4wd would stop working. I actually got stranded on a 4wd run in the snow because my hubs would not engage. It took two jeeps to winch me up a hill because of it. It turns out the problem was the c-clip inside the hub was worn, and would pop out of place on my right side hub. This allowed the spindle to wobble, which is what caused the noise. (it sounded like when you try to put a manual transmission in gear without pushing on the clutch). When the warn hub was removed, everything looked fine. But, that c-clip would not keep the spindle tight, resulting in movement. Ford does not sell the c-clip by itself. Somehow my mechanic found some (thank God).
I don't know if that is your problem, but it was sure a headache for me!
I had a problem with whirring noises, intermittent squealing and other noises coming from the front hubs when I put them in. Sometimes my 4wd would stop working. I actually got stranded on a 4wd run in the snow because my hubs would not engage. It took two jeeps to winch me up a hill because of it. It turns out the problem was the c-clip inside the hub was worn, and would pop out of place on my right side hub. This allowed the spindle to wobble, which is what caused the noise. (it sounded like when you try to put a manual transmission in gear without pushing on the clutch). When the warn hub was removed, everything looked fine. But, that c-clip would not keep the spindle tight, resulting in movement. Ford does not sell the c-clip by itself. Somehow my mechanic found some (thank God).
I don't know if that is your problem, but it was sure a headache for me!
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No additional parts needed, I have the Milemarker SS also!
You just need to remember to plug the vacuum line going to the hubs under the hood.
ESOF modification
You just need to remember to plug the vacuum line going to the hubs under the hood.
ESOF modification
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