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Nov 19, 2013 | 07:32 PM

JohnnyDiaz

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2002 Excursion Warm hub installation question

So I will be replacing the manual hubs on my Ford 2002 Excursion 7.3 diesel 4x4 with the WARN 38826. Just a few questions. Will I need to use the small snap ring? Also, do I have to worry about blocking the vacuum lines going to each stock hub? Any videos or step by step instructions with pictures for my truck. I'm kinda of a newbie.

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Nov 19, 2013 | 08:24 PM

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So I will be replacing the manual hubs on my Ford 2002 Excursion 7.3 diesel 4x4 with the WARM 38826. Just a few questions. Will I need to use the small snap ring? Also, do I have to worry about blocking the vacuum lines going to each stock hub? Any videos or step by step instructions with pictures for my truck. I'm kinda of a newbie.

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You can put them in cold too. You will need to block the vacuum and I would just look on YOUtube for that video.

Nov 19, 2013 | 09:50 PM

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You don't need the small snap ring. Just the big one.

Hereis how I capped my vac lines. Up by the vac can

Nov 20, 2013 | 07:45 AM

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Another tip on the large snap ring...make a small bend in the last eighth inch on one end. This will make future removal much easier. It gives you something to grab onto.

Nov 20, 2013 | 08:06 AM

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Thanks. Also the kit came with 2 big rubber round oring. I know I'm supposed to use one with the cap assembly but what is the other one for?

Will I still be using the switch on the inside to go from 2x4 to 4x4 for will it be all manual now?

Nov 20, 2013 | 11:39 AM

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Another tip on the large snap ring...make a small bend in the last eighth inch on one end. This will make future removal much easier. It gives you something to grab onto.

sounds like you have worked on a few vehicles

Nov 20, 2013 | 11:41 AM

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All manual now which is why I like the stock ones better even if auto is not working right now.

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Nov 20, 2013 | 05:39 PM

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You still use the switch inside. Just add the step of locking in the hubs

Nov 20, 2013 | 05:45 PM

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Will I still be using the switch on the inside to go from 2x4 to 4x4 for will it be all manual now?

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All manual now which is why I like the stock ones better even if auto is not working right now.

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So I dont use the inside switch anymore? If thats the case how do I switch from 4x4hi, 4x4low and 2x4?

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You still use the switch inside. Just add the step of locking in the hubs

Johnny, Dave has it correct, You will still use the inside switch on the dash to engage and disengage the 4X4 function in the transfer case but with the Warn hubs you will now just have to get out and lock them in. Or just leave the hubs locked in snowy weather and turn the switch inside when you need the 4X4. The truck won't mind driving around in 2X4 mode with the hubs locked, it will just make the front tires rotate the front axle inards, maybe cost you a little on the MPG but not much.

Nov 20, 2013 | 05:54 PM

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I know their not warn but here's the install I did of my Mile Marker Hubs.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...b-install.html

Nov 20, 2013 | 09:57 PM

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So I dont use the inside switch anymore? If thats the case how do I switch from 4x4hi, 4x4low and 2x4?

Sorry I should have worded it differently.

Mar 1, 2014 | 08:25 AM

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Hey Guys,

Still havent done the hub swap from stock to warn cause the truck was down for a bit. Just have a few more questions. I noticed the there are 3 orings. Correct me if I'm wrong. The rubber ring is for cap assembly, the lock ring is to lock the body assembly but am not sure what the smaller ring is for. Also, regarding capping the vacuum line I looked at the above picture but am unable to locate it. Can you direct me to it. I apologize for the newbie questions and thank you for your support.