Auto hubs
Tuned
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Altoona, PA
Lol....yes..there is no question aftermarket hubs turn so much nicer than stock. Nothing much better than turning a set of stock hubs gunked up*at 8 degrees temperature with no gloves. Now that is the most fun one can have in their life. Ha ha
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Eastern PA
I'm not saying it's fun, but I like having auto, and knowing that if for some reaosn it fails, I can still lock it manually. I have a pair of channel locks in my glove box just for that actually.
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Mt. Shasta California
No. I struggle with a smooth 3/8 of a turn and eventually recuperate but it locks every time. Some people think Warns are a magic bullet but I haven't seen one yet.........they all break down eventually.
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Mt. Shasta California
Actually that stiffness can be fixed also..............mine are smooth.
Tuned
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: The Northwoods, Wisconsin
Just to clarify for those who might be reading this that don't understand how the auto feature works...
The stock hubs can be engaged by in vacuum in the AUTO position at the same time the transfer case is engaged for 4WD. The stock hubs can also be locked at will by turning them to the LOCK position. In this position, the hubs are engaged with the front differential, independant of the transfer cases output. When they are locked, turning the switch in the cabin still gives the choice between 2 and 4 WD.
The LOCK option is the same as using aftermarket hubs. You can lock the hubs and select 2 or 4 WD from the cabin with the turn of the **** still. If you disengage the hubs, and roll 2WD, you would have to get out lock them before the transfer case switch would drive the front differential.
Pretty much the entire time between November 1st and May 1st, I keep the hubs locked and switch between 2 and 4 WD at the dash. Even if it costs me 10% more fuel, that is only 1MPG most of the time, so I don't mind too much.
When I switched things out, I had a warm streak of weather. It was up to +10 degrees F. I didn't have the energy to trace down the vacuum leak that rendered my front differential useless. If you live somewhere warm, and can easily repair the system, do it if you like.
It gets old hearing how the aftermarkets are a waste of time and no benefit. There is a benefit in certain situations in many posters opinions. If you want to keep yours great. Please just accept others prefer not to keep the stock ones.
The stock hubs can be engaged by in vacuum in the AUTO position at the same time the transfer case is engaged for 4WD. The stock hubs can also be locked at will by turning them to the LOCK position. In this position, the hubs are engaged with the front differential, independant of the transfer cases output. When they are locked, turning the switch in the cabin still gives the choice between 2 and 4 WD.
The LOCK option is the same as using aftermarket hubs. You can lock the hubs and select 2 or 4 WD from the cabin with the turn of the **** still. If you disengage the hubs, and roll 2WD, you would have to get out lock them before the transfer case switch would drive the front differential.
Pretty much the entire time between November 1st and May 1st, I keep the hubs locked and switch between 2 and 4 WD at the dash. Even if it costs me 10% more fuel, that is only 1MPG most of the time, so I don't mind too much.
When I switched things out, I had a warm streak of weather. It was up to +10 degrees F. I didn't have the energy to trace down the vacuum leak that rendered my front differential useless. If you live somewhere warm, and can easily repair the system, do it if you like.
It gets old hearing how the aftermarkets are a waste of time and no benefit. There is a benefit in certain situations in many posters opinions. If you want to keep yours great. Please just accept others prefer not to keep the stock ones.
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