Manual locking hubs question?
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Mountain Pass
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Manual locking hubs question?
Hey guys, I've noticed my front axles are rotating all the time even when the hubs are in auto and supposed to be unlocked when in 2wd. Is there a rebuild kit for these so they will unlock the axles or do I need to buy new locking hubs?
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That happened to me all the time, to get them unlocked I had to jack up each front wheel and rotate the tires back and forth until they released, I got sick of that so manual I went...
Cargo Master
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I got my Warns from Napa, I don't remember when they changed the locking hubs on the super duty's, I think it was in 06,,,
Cargo Master
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I think they are available aftermarket now and I think its through mile marker..
Mountain Pass
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Is there any problem with having them engaged all the time?
I have noticed no fuel economy difference running locked or unlocked.
I have noticed no fuel economy difference running locked or unlocked.
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Mountain Pass
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I had the same problem on my 07 auto hubs last month. The retaining clip
would not stay clipped so it would engage. I replaced both hubs, all fixed.
would not stay clipped so it would engage. I replaced both hubs, all fixed.
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Mountain Pass
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My concern was unnecessary wear and tear on the front axles as well as fuel economy. I was hoping to get a tad better mileage if they were unlocked but maybe not.
Cargo Master
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On a 04 its a 10 minute per side job and all that you need is the Hubs, I got mine at Napa and went with the Warn Standards because I like the Black dials and they are quarter turn..
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I spoke to a Warn factory worker from the portland, OR area that builds the '05 and up hubs for Ford so i agree with the above post. He stated the design and strength is way better then previous years. shouldnt need to buy any other hub. If your '05 and up hubs are functioning correctly perhaps they need pulled apart and cleaned up.
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