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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 10:52 PM
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The new hubs are out in the garage. Any words of advice before I dive into it?

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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 12:24 AM
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Dont over torque the hex screws when you reinstall or you may crack the housing. The originals may be a bit of a bear to get out, but keep pulling and they will come free. A snap ring plier will help get the factory snap ring off.

You don't have to pull the tires either.

Don't forget to cap your vacuum lines.

Oh, take pics for our enjoyment!
 
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 10:05 AM
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noob question - does converting to the manual hubs help MPGs or do you need to do the full free-spin kit?
 
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 10:44 AM
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Wont help in our case. The hubs spin free till they are locked either manually or through the factory ESOF system.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 10:46 AM
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so in other words a free spin kit is a complete waste of money and completely unnecessary for an X? and the reason to install manual hubs is that they are just more reliable?
 
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 10:48 AM
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Correct. Our hubs are not like Dodge Rams and Expeditions that are always engaged. The manual hubs are just more reliable and stronger. The Factory EFOS works great until it fails and on 8-13 year old trucks, rubber just doesn't last.
 
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Over time the ESOF and vacuum lines needs service which most of us ignore. The manual hubs are pretty much carefree, but you need to get out an lock 'em before 4 wheeling.

Welcome to guzzle's 4x4 Autolock Hub Lubrication Maintenance Web Page
 
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Originally Posted by wpnaes
Over time the ESOF and vacuum lines needs service which most of us ignore. The manual hubs are pretty much carefree, but you need to get out an lock 'em before 4 wheeling.

Welcome to guzzle's 4x4 Autolock Hub Lubrication Maintenance Web Page
Very true. ^^^^^



You can leave the hubs locked and the transfer case in 2H, but it will create drag and hurt your MPG's. It makes it more like the Expy and Rams.
 
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I installed them today - much easier than imagined but I do have a couple extra parts.

Pictures to follow.

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Teaser! Story but no pics!!!


I told you it would be pretty easy!
 
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Pics from install
Here are pics from the install. Will knock out a narrative later.

Enjoy, let me know if you have questions.

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More pics of the install.

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Even more.

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Never did figure out where those clips went. I saved them just in case.

Any idea?

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More pics - o ring, outer install, etc.

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