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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 07:05 PM
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Which locking hubs???

I have a 2004 ex limited v-10 and want to get rid of my auto hubs which have been giving me problems and now i cant get them to unlock. i seen many people go to the warn or mile marker SS. will the mile marker SS fit on my 04 i see they just list to 02 or is the warn hubs my only option? maybe there is other options i dont know about. any input would be great THANKS!!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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If you pull the hub and stick your fingers down the center and push down hard it will unlock them and the center will come free. I have to do this on one side after putting it in 4wd. Just an fyi for the meantime if you didn't already know.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 06:02 AM
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im gonna have to try that i had it jacked up today and could not get either side to unlock i just want to go manual these auto hubs suck. i liked my dodge better it was always engaged. just pull the lever and your in.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 07:55 AM
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Not sure what axle you have on your truck, but I will most likely end up getting these ones when I replace mine:

http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=RRD&Product_Co de=38826&Category_Code=

Originally Posted by charger7022
im gonna have to try that i had it jacked up today and could not get either side to unlock i just want to go manual these auto hubs suck. i liked my dodge better it was always engaged. just pull the lever and your in.


That is one of the FEW things I miss about my Dodge too... manual transfer case.

That, the Sub-Middle seat storage, (Gun Storage) and the Driver's A-Pillar handle is ALL I miss about my dodge.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 10:54 AM
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im gonna have to try that i had it jacked up today and could not get either side to unlock i just want to go manual these auto hubs suck. i liked my dodge better it was always engaged. just pull the lever and your in.
My little truck before this was auto hubs and manual TC, never had a problem. I'm planning to get warn hubs for mine too, just working through things one at a time and haven't gotten there yet. Not a lot of need until firewood season starts. Good luck.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 12:01 PM
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I had issues with the factory ones so I switched out to the Warns. They have been perfect through almost 50k miles.
 
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I went with the Mile Marker Stainless Steel hubs from Summit Racing. No issues. Easy change out.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 06:04 PM
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ToMang- thats funny you mention the middle seat storage it was about 3 months after i bought my truck that i found it. And yes it is good gun storage.

Hvacguy - thats just what i was looking for someone with an 04 using the MM SS im leaning toward them cause there a lil cheaper.

did they offer diffrent front axles in our trucks is that something i have to look into?

Thanks for all the great info!
 
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