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Old Jan 21, 2017 | 03:03 PM
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1987 top-hat conversion
Hello. Has anyone done conversions of the 1987 top-hat style locking hubs to the style hubs used on other years? What are my options?
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Old Jan 22, 2017 | 08:36 AM
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welcome to FTE.
i have no idea what you are talking about with"top hat" hubs, but someone should bee along that may be able to answer your question
 
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Old Jan 22, 2017 | 10:09 AM
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I'm lost as well. Could you post a picture of what you are referring to?
 
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It is the style locking hub that was used on only in 1987 and part of 1988 4x4 F150 and Bronco. It is one piece with flange mount.
 
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oh, ok. the cheap ranger style locking hub that is held on by the tire.
no idea on those, i never had the misfortune to have to work on a vehicle that had them.
 
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