95 F150 with Automatic Hubs
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95 F150 with Automatic Hubs
Hi all,
First post here but was wondering if anyone could confirm what I was thinking.
Last spring my 95 F150 Regular cab with the 5.0L and Automatic Tranny and 4WD with 101k starting giving me some strange lurches while turning. Was all in the front end, so had my local mechanic take apart the Auto. 4WD hubs and clean them out and repack.
Worked great until about 2 weeks ago. Now when I'm driving home from work the pickup tends to have a strange clicking sound coming from the front driver's side wheel. Remember, this pickup has had problems "unlocking" the 4WD hubs to start with, and after using 4x4 this winter, the problem recurred.
So I guess what I'm asking is would it be worth the $$$ to just do away with the Auto. 4WD hubs and install new manual locking hubs, or go through the repacking process each year?
I'm planning to sell the truck in about a year and a half. Will the auto hubs or the manual hubs get better resale??
I leaning towards manual hubs, but which are the best brand out there to get. I do very little offroading, only while hunting, but live in ND where we get quite a bit of snow.
Thanks in advance
First post here but was wondering if anyone could confirm what I was thinking.
Last spring my 95 F150 Regular cab with the 5.0L and Automatic Tranny and 4WD with 101k starting giving me some strange lurches while turning. Was all in the front end, so had my local mechanic take apart the Auto. 4WD hubs and clean them out and repack.
Worked great until about 2 weeks ago. Now when I'm driving home from work the pickup tends to have a strange clicking sound coming from the front driver's side wheel. Remember, this pickup has had problems "unlocking" the 4WD hubs to start with, and after using 4x4 this winter, the problem recurred.
So I guess what I'm asking is would it be worth the $$$ to just do away with the Auto. 4WD hubs and install new manual locking hubs, or go through the repacking process each year?
I'm planning to sell the truck in about a year and a half. Will the auto hubs or the manual hubs get better resale??
I leaning towards manual hubs, but which are the best brand out there to get. I do very little offroading, only while hunting, but live in ND where we get quite a bit of snow.
Thanks in advance
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You will probably get about 100 replies recommending that you toss the automatic hubs and install a set of Warn premiums. This is a good recommendation.
I had poor luck with trying to make my auto hubs work. Manuals work 100% of the time.
Lou Braun
I had poor luck with trying to make my auto hubs work. Manuals work 100% of the time.
Lou Braun
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Thanks all, that's what I was suspecting.
A new question, what is the difference between the Warn Premiums and that standard Warn's? Like I said, I'm not a hard-core offroader or anything, just wondering if the premium's were worth the extra $$$$.
Also, is this something I can do on my own, or should I have a mechanic do it? I looked at the instructions on warn and they didn't look too bad, but then again I don't have a torque wrench that will give me an exact reading either. Is it true I need the "conversion" kit to go from Auto to manual hubs?
A new question, what is the difference between the Warn Premiums and that standard Warn's? Like I said, I'm not a hard-core offroader or anything, just wondering if the premium's were worth the extra $$$$.
Also, is this something I can do on my own, or should I have a mechanic do it? I looked at the instructions on warn and they didn't look too bad, but then again I don't have a torque wrench that will give me an exact reading either. Is it true I need the "conversion" kit to go from Auto to manual hubs?
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the warn premium hubs have a brass turn dial were the standered hubs are plastic the standered hubs are the same thing ford used from the factory i don't think the premiums are worth the extra money i have changed over my F150 and F250 with the standered hubs and never had a problem. the conversion kits is two spindle nuts and a lock ring for each side if u have a three bolt auto hub u will need the conversion kit. As far as doing it urself follow warns instructions and get a book on your truck and follow the diagrams and you should be ok.
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Should take about 30 min per side, if you've never taken them apart before. Need standard tools and snap ring pliers (needle nose will work with a little effort) NO torque wrench as your not removing any bearings. Did not need the conversion kit on mine, think our trucks are pretty much the same. Buy one if you really think, return it after you don't use it. The inner hub is held in place on the axle by a snap ring, the outer screws into this. Helped a buddy do his 86 chevy, same thing no conversion kit. Take your time, you should be fine.
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Do 1 side at a time, that way if you screw up and forget how it goes together, you can refer to the other side for reference. 
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...tends to have a strange clicking sound coming from the front driver's side wheel.
Other than that, manual hubs are my choice also. That said, I have had absolutely no problems on my '94 XLT auto hubs in 140,000 miles or so. But it doesn't have to go into the rough, like the '89 does. Change the hubs, you've had enough problems with the automatic ones. ;-)
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If you keep the auto hubs, it's only a matter of time until they fail. Keep in mind that when they fail, you will be in a situation where you need 4X4 and won't have it.
I only made one mistake with the switch from auto to manual hubs. I waited too long to do it.
I only made one mistake with the switch from auto to manual hubs. I waited too long to do it.
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I just bought a 93 F150 with auto hubs. The truck has 79000 miles so I am assuming they are original. I noticed the drivers side a little grease is leaking from the hub. I will replace with manuals before winter. My dads 96 had nothing but trouble with auto hubs.
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I had the same type of problem... it was a spring in the hub. It wasnt replaces quite right and was spinning against the outside of the hub cover. Not sure if it is what your problem is but that was mine.
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90s Fords typically seem to have this problem with the auto lockers. My buddys 95 ranger that he just bought even has manual hubs on it.
As for hub brands, my 94 f150 came with mile markers and they havent failed yet. My four wheel drive has been getting a good workout lately too.
As for hub brands, my 94 f150 came with mile markers and they havent failed yet. My four wheel drive has been getting a good workout lately too.
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