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Nov 20, 2011 | 07:34 AM

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Front hub replacement

Hi Guys
I need to replace my front hub assemblies on my 1999 F250 5.4 4x4. There are a lot of options for replacement but here is my problem- truck was manufactured in 01/99 making it a "1ST EDITION". The hub flanges are different thicknesses (10 mm vs 13mm) and will not work with newer rotor/brake parts. Is there a conversion kit that can ne purchased? Is there a easy way to tell if it has already been modified? I need to replace the hubs for winter because I am worried about losing 4 wheel drive. Also should I replace my tie rod ends and ball joints now too? Any help is appreciated thank you.

Nov 20, 2011 | 08:00 AM

IROCKWITHDIRT

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So are your wheel bearings (hubs) bad, or are you having problems with your lockouts?

Nov 25, 2011 | 07:16 AM

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I believe the bearings are bad.- the ride is quite noisy with an intermittent clicking upon low speed braking. Brakes are fine. Thanks

Nov 25, 2011 | 09:16 AM

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Check the front rods for twist play and ball joints for up & down play.
I did mine last year, rides much better.
Do you want to put in manual locking hubs?
If so, there are lots of threads on here and also articles.
Folks have been going with Warn hubs.
Not expensive.

Nov 25, 2011 | 10:19 AM

IROCKWITHDIRT

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Yeah, I'd get it up in the air....... pull the wheels, and give it a shakedown. Could also be the needle bearings the axle stub shaft rides on have failed.

Nov 26, 2011 | 06:29 AM

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Wheel bearings

Thanks guys! I am going to check her out tomorrow. I have been researching the Warn hubs and they seem to get bad reviews -any other brands you suggest?

Nov 26, 2011 | 08:14 AM

IROCKWITHDIRT

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When I bought my truck the locking hubs were completely non functional ( locked all the time regardless ). Following this : Welcome to guzzle's 4x4 Autolock Hub Lubrication Maintenance Web Page took about 15-20 min a side to rebuild / lubricate. They work fine now.

Getting the ESOF (if equipped) functional is a whole other animal, but more likely than not servicing will get them functioning manually.