4x4 hubs
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4x4 hubs
I just bought my first Bronco and so far I love it. I have a wrecked Bronco I been using for parts and to sell some parts. Both Broncos have auto lock hubs. I can't find any one around here that are interested in the extra set I have. I have been told several stories about these hubs failing. Which is better the auto lock or the manuals.
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I would have to say manuals are the way to go. I switched my autos because occasionally they won't lock if you get stuck than try to switch to 4wd. I was lucky enough to get a set of warn premiums for $60 at a local parts store. Sell your extras on e-bay, thats what I did.
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Fords auto hubs are complete crap! ANY manual is 100 times better than the auto. My autos failed (surprise, surprise) at the worst moment. I now have a pair of Warn Premium manual in their place.
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Is there a hub that stays locked full time. I think I can remeber somthing like that on an older chevy 4x4. Does anyone know if ford makes this. I'm not real worried about fuel economy. I only get 8 to 12 mpg already
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Im not sure what you mean. Is this vehicle not going to see the streets? With manual hubs, they stay locked until you unlock them...
Only thing I can think of involving full time power is a locker.
Rich
Only thing I can think of involving full time power is a locker.Rich
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I have a cousin that has a 78 chevy 4x4 and his hubs have no **** to lock or unlock them. I was just wondering if maybe ford or someone makes somthing like that for my Bronco. becasue there will be times when I don't want to get in and out to mess with the hubs.
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At one time, locking hubs were an extra cost option. 4x4 vehicles came with a cap on them that was replaced by locking hubs.
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My bosses 88 dodge ram charger had a D44 in the front and had a block of metal that went into the hub and connected the spindel too the axle shaft. The only thing is that it was the same setup as a jeep, near the pumkin, the axle was cut and had a vancume diaprahm that moved a fork to engage the front axle.
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A friend has a Chevy like that and all he has to do is shift from inside the cab. Hubs stay engaged with no **** to control. I do not care for that at all. Lots of wear when not needed plus even worse mpg. Go with a good set of manuals, and you can leave them locked all the time if you want to or not. Still have to shift inside for 4X4.
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By leaving them locked in, you will have accelerated wear on your axle u-joints, axle seals, etc., not to mention increased drivetrain vibration at higher speeds. Why not lock them in before you get into a bad situation. Lock them out when your out of it. Will save alot of wear and tear.
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