Manual Hub Conversion
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Manual Hub Conversion
I want to replace the auto-locking hubs on my 2002 SD with Warn locking hubs (38826.) For these hubs the is a note that says; " Vehicles with 3 bolt automatic hub covers require nut conversion kit part number WAR32721." What is a "3 bolt automatic hub cover?"
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I believe the 3 bolt locking hubs were on the older generation trucks. You shouldn’t need that.
the warn hubs are nice, but I personally prefer the G2 branch hubs. They’re all steel- no pot metal coated with brass, and they’re a simpler design, internally. They’re also half the price of Warns
the warn hubs are nice, but I personally prefer the G2 branch hubs. They’re all steel- no pot metal coated with brass, and they’re a simpler design, internally. They’re also half the price of Warns
Tuned
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My vacuum lines for my hubs are all cracked and (I assume because of that) my auto hubs don't work. It doesn't bother me. I just lock them manually if I need 4wd. Should I unplug my actuator as well and if so, where do I find it? Thanks
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Done. Thank you.
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Dont go warn, they fdo not fit that well on the 99-04 trucks. Like already said above go G2, or Yukon manual hubs
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I don't know if they are the same or not but going by the pictures the G2 hubs look identical to the Superwinch hubs which I would never recommend. I had Superwinch hubs and they failed in a year, I haven't seen the G2 hubs in person so I can't say much about them. I have never had a problem getting the Warn hubs to fit on a 99-04, in my opinion the Mile Markers are better made than the standard warn hubs and they are quite a bit less.
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That's not good, I haven't had that problem with the standard warn hubs, but I am not a big fan of those either because the dial part is plastic, I worked on a truck a couple months ago that had a wheel bearing go bad and the heat melted the Warn hub. I replaced them with a set of Mile Markers and sent him on his way.
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