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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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problem installing warn hubs

i installed a set of warn premium hubs the drivers side went in fine but the passanger side i cant slide it in far enough to get the lock ring secured took my tape and there is a 3/16 difference i am thinking it might be the wonderful rotor hub i got at advanced auto anyone else have this problem i would appreciate any responce before i take the rotor off and hurl it through the front window at advanced
 
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 04:35 PM
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If you are talking about the small snap ring that goes on the axle (about 1" diamater), try sliding the axle out by prying at the u joint. It should move in and out with little force.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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no its the bigger retaining spring that fits in the groove onthe inside of the hub i can get the snap ring in ok it seems like the groove needs to move toward the outside about 1/8 to maybe 3/16
 
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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I'd try that hub on the other side and the other hub on that side.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by rojami
i cant slide it in far enough to get the lock ring secured
Originally Posted by rojami
i can get the snap ring in ok it seems like the groove needs to move toward the outside
it's one or the other.which is the correct statement?
wheel bearings both look ok?
 
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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miss typed i cant get the unit slid in far enough to get the lock ring to fit in the groove
 
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 06:40 PM
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wheel bearings are 5 months old changed both when i installed new rotor seems like the goose neck doesnt comeout far enough i will take mesurements tomorrow and see if it isnt a bad cast in the rotor it was made in china
 
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