4x4 Auto Hub Replacement
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4x4 Auto Hub Replacement
Done a bunch of research but cant find a definitive answer.
Live in the rust belt, and my 2017 F250 hubs are stuck in auto. Not an issue as long as the vacuum holds. Looking to avoid the inevitable and replace them.
My question is…..does the front axle need to be off the ground to replace these (as I’ve seen in many videos) or is this just for convenience? My instinct is no, but looking for conformation.
Live in the rust belt, and my 2017 F250 hubs are stuck in auto. Not an issue as long as the vacuum holds. Looking to avoid the inevitable and replace them.
My question is…..does the front axle need to be off the ground to replace these (as I’ve seen in many videos) or is this just for convenience? My instinct is no, but looking for conformation.
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From: maryland
Done a bunch of research but cant find a definitive answer.
Live in the rust belt, and my 2017 F250 hubs are stuck in auto. Not an issue as long as the vacuum holds. Looking to avoid the inevitable and replace them.
My question is…..does the front axle need to be off the ground to replace these (as I’ve seen in many videos) or is this just for convenience? My instinct is no, but looking for conformation.
Live in the rust belt, and my 2017 F250 hubs are stuck in auto. Not an issue as long as the vacuum holds. Looking to avoid the inevitable and replace them.
My question is…..does the front axle need to be off the ground to replace these (as I’ve seen in many videos) or is this just for convenience? My instinct is no, but looking for conformation.
i did mine with tires firmly planted on the ground.
i learned a hard lesson to exercise the dials manually and electronically to prevent sticking......
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Should be no issue replacing them with the tires on the ground. They are outboard of the hub bearings and not load-bearing so no issue there.
That said, I personally prefer to lift the tire off the ground and take it off - it lets me sit comfortably while I'm doing the job (which is pretty quick usually) as well as do a quick visual inspection of the general area. But if you're in a rush, no reason to pull the tire.
That said, I personally prefer to lift the tire off the ground and take it off - it lets me sit comfortably while I'm doing the job (which is pretty quick usually) as well as do a quick visual inspection of the general area. But if you're in a rush, no reason to pull the tire.
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As much as I like the Warn hubs, there's a certain convenience to the auto hubs that can't be beat. Properly cared for they should last a LONG time - my dad has never replaced his auto hubs on his '08. They're just cycled a few times every year and 4wd is used every winter.
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