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Apr 11, 2015 | 12:37 PM

sudsmcduff

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From: reedsport

hub locking problems

was not able to turn driveshaft by hand, cleaned and greased hubs with guzzles page instructions. was ok for a few months but now still cant turn driveshaft. is this the point where i should buy warn hubs? do i need to check for vacuum leak? thanks. i do use 4x4 a handfull times a year.

Apr 11, 2015 | 03:09 PM

mueckster

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From: Damon (South East Texas)

Pop the ESOF hubs out and see if the driveshaft turns freely with them removed. If so, replacing them with manual lockers would be more cost effective. A vacuum leak would not cause hub engagement. Vacuum apples the hubs.

Apr 11, 2015 | 03:24 PM

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removed and pushed down on springs inside a few times. all is good now. i see riff raff has 2 kinds of warn hubs, do i need the premium warn hubs? or go with the cheaper, thanks

Apr 11, 2015 | 03:41 PM

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I replaced warn non-premium with MileMarker. Way better, all metal and $99 on amazon. Highly recommended.

Apr 12, 2015 | 12:04 AM

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Warn pemium's has always performed well on our several 4x4's.

Apr 12, 2015 | 10:45 AM

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removed and pushed down on springs inside a few times. all is good now. i see riff raff has 2 kinds of warn hubs, do i need the premium warn hubs? or go with the cheaper, thanks

Annual maintenance will keep the operational indefinitely. I do mine in July, that way they're ready for December.

Apr 12, 2015 | 07:34 PM

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I think my main issue is last year I had to drive in 3 feet of waves at pismo beach to go pick up a friend at the entrance. Used salt away when I got back but didn't get it all off. My rear brakes had issues dragging few months back