warn lock out hubs
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From: Woodbridge NJ
I installed a set of Warn hubs about 4 years ago after my OEM set seized up.
Haven't had an issue since.
Today was the first day I engaged the 4wd since last winter....she didn't skip a beat, 4 Hi and Low.
Haven't had an issue since.
Today was the first day I engaged the 4wd since last winter....she didn't skip a beat, 4 Hi and Low.
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ok awesome does anyone know where the vacuum lines for the auto locking would be by chance ? is there a way of capping them off in the engine bay i just want to make sure i have the right vacuum lines before i go and cap vacuum lines that would run heat vents or something along those lines
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Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Forest lake minnesota
ok awesome does anyone know where the vacuum lines for the auto locking would be by chance ? is there a way of capping them off in the engine bay i just want to make sure i have the right vacuum lines before i go and cap vacuum lines that would run heat vents or something along those lines
Cargo Master
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Forest lake minnesota
I didn't , all I did was cap off the line coming from the engine..easiest way would be to have the truck running and remove the two lines, the one with a vacuum is the one that needs to be plugged
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From: Mt. Shasta California
It takes almost a full turn to lock it into position. I don't see how it would just "slip". Sounds like a defective pair maybe?
I just plugged the vacuum lines with a screw so I wouldn't have any leaks. The barb fitting on one side was broken on mine so I couldn't leave it hooked up even if I wanted it.
The autos are great when they work. Mine didn't and the warn's gave me the peace of mind. Yeah I have to lock them but if I think I might need 4wd, I'll just lock them before I leave, then I just have to engage the transfer case if I do need it.
I am not aware of any speed limits.
The premium ones are all metal. The regular model has some plastic parts.
I agree 100%. Anything that fits like it belongs and you don't have to pay extra is rihjt up my alley. But when they don't work as good anymore and you are going to have to spend the money, I wholeheartedly believe that you might as well get something better. Especially if it's cheaper. Which I found them to be.
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I just plugged the vacuum lines with a screw so I wouldn't have any leaks. The barb fitting on one side was broken on mine so I couldn't leave it hooked up even if I wanted it.
The autos are great when they work. Mine didn't and the warn's gave me the peace of mind. Yeah I have to lock them but if I think I might need 4wd, I'll just lock them before I leave, then I just have to engage the transfer case if I do need it.
I am not aware of any speed limits.
The premium ones are all metal. The regular model has some plastic parts.
I agree 100%. Anything that fits like it belongs and you don't have to pay extra is rihjt up my alley. But when they don't work as good anymore and you are going to have to spend the money, I wholeheartedly believe that you might as well get something better. Especially if it's cheaper. Which I found them to be.
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A lot of people buy them when their hubs are still good or just need a little fixing so they can screw up the fit and lighten their wallet I guess, anyway I am done with this thread so 'yall can keep justifying them.Maybe a little bling bling? ..........lol.
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From: In the field...
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Okay, the party starts.
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Impressive, sorry I am in rep probation, and no I am not a reprobate.
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Cargo Master
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Minnesota
I have had Warns on mine for four years here in Minnesota with zero issues. People can say what they want about the oem esof units and how the Warns "lighten your wallet" but I'd rather spend a few dollars for reliability than be stuck when I need them! The only drawback is they don't come out flush with stock centercap, but there is another thread where a guy modified his centercaps to fit.
I sold my stock hubs for $100.00 so that offset most of the cost for the Warn hubs...
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There are thousands of good used ones around and they are easy to fix anyway, so A lot of people buy them when their hubs are still good or just need a little fixing so they can screw up the fit and lighten their wallet I guess, anyway I am done with this thread so 'yall can keep justifying them. Maybe a little bling bling? ..........lol.
A lot of people buy them when their hubs are still good or just need a little fixing so they can screw up the fit and lighten their wallet I guess, anyway I am done with this thread so 'yall can keep justifying them. Maybe a little bling bling? ..........lol.
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Joined: May 2006
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From: North Dakota
Just saw this,
Anyways, I used wheel paint to paint my hubs. Took them apart and scuffed them up first. The paint isn't sticking all that great on one of them. But I like the warns way better than the stockers. Mine would lock in everyother time I needed them. Plus the dial was froze in place so I couldn't manually lock them.
I just unplugged a vac line at the "T" and capped it. Other than that, warns are a direc bolt on. Same hub from 79-04 F350s and some F250s.
Anyways, I used wheel paint to paint my hubs. Took them apart and scuffed them up first. The paint isn't sticking all that great on one of them. But I like the warns way better than the stockers. Mine would lock in everyother time I needed them. Plus the dial was froze in place so I couldn't manually lock them.
I just unplugged a vac line at the "T" and capped it. Other than that, warns are a direc bolt on. Same hub from 79-04 F350s and some F250s.
Cargo Master
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Forest lake minnesota
Just saw this,
Anyways, I used wheel paint to paint my hubs. Took them apart and scuffed them up first. The paint isn't sticking all that great on one of them. But I like the warns way better than the stockers. Mine would lock in everyother time I needed them. Plus the dial was froze in place so I couldn't manually lock them.
I just unplugged a vac line at the "T" and capped it. Other than that, warns are a direc bolt on. Same hub from 79-04 F350s and some F250s.
Anyways, I used wheel paint to paint my hubs. Took them apart and scuffed them up first. The paint isn't sticking all that great on one of them. But I like the warns way better than the stockers. Mine would lock in everyother time I needed them. Plus the dial was froze in place so I couldn't manually lock them.
I just unplugged a vac line at the "T" and capped it. Other than that, warns are a direc bolt on. Same hub from 79-04 F350s and some F250s.
