Recomendations, manual hub conversion '94
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Recomendations, manual hub conversion '94
For a '94 Bronco, conversion of auto hub (5 screw) to a manual hub, what make and model of hub are recommended?
Looking (or remembering) older threads, it seems that the non-metal centers are frowned upon. So, of the offerings from Superwinch, Mile Marker and Warn, who gets YOUR nod.. and why?
Tips or links to helpful articles, sites? Are the conversion 'kits' required for just the Warn or is that only if the auto hub has the 3-bolt pattern??
((I get to do a wheel bearing replacement on the right front.. while I'm there, might as well get it done!))
TIA
Swit
'94 XLT, 351 auto
Looking (or remembering) older threads, it seems that the non-metal centers are frowned upon. So, of the offerings from Superwinch, Mile Marker and Warn, who gets YOUR nod.. and why?
Tips or links to helpful articles, sites? Are the conversion 'kits' required for just the Warn or is that only if the auto hub has the 3-bolt pattern??
((I get to do a wheel bearing replacement on the right front.. while I'm there, might as well get it done!))
TIA
Swit
'94 XLT, 351 auto
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I put Warn on my vehicles mainly because the parts are easily available. I never have broken a Warn hub, but I have broken many OEM hubs. The first thing I do with a new vehicle is replace the OEM hubs. I was once stuck in the middle of no where in Wyoming when an OEM auto hub broke, and hiking out 5 miles was not fun.
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Warn Premiums. You are correct. You only need the conversion kit if you have the 3 bolt hubs. The 5 and 6 bolt variants are ok without it. If you do a search for 'hub replacement', or 'auto hubs' (I know, I know...) you will not only get a ton of opinions on hubs to buy, but also some step by step diagrams and some articles.
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I went with Superwinch because of the all-metal construction, but the dull aluminum finish is not the prettiest. Warn standards have the look of OEM Ford manual hubs and they probably are the same thing. It is a 10 minute job because you do not need the conversion kit.
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warn premiums are the way to go expecially the "bling bling" factor and they come with a lifetime warinty check out http://jeffsbroncograveyard.com/
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Tanks :)
Thanks fellas. Got the beast in the garage with a foot up in the air.. the Warn Premiums waiting their turn to leap out of the box. Gotta dig down to at least the wheel bearings on the right side.. and dagnabit if I didn't find myself looking at those two u-joints in the right axle.
The test... can I just say no to replacing those u-joints? One side says, "You're into it this far, go for all of it!!", while the other side is looking it over thinking, "Ya know.. that looks like a real PITA.. wait for it to break, ya idjit!"
I hate those arguments with self... ya know?
Swit
'94 XLT, 351, auto
The test... can I just say no to replacing those u-joints? One side says, "You're into it this far, go for all of it!!", while the other side is looking it over thinking, "Ya know.. that looks like a real PITA.. wait for it to break, ya idjit!"
I hate those arguments with self... ya know?
Swit
'94 XLT, 351, auto
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Swit, if you're gonna go that far and have everything apart replace the stock axle pivot bushings with energy suspension polyurethane. Once the driver's side axle pivot is dropped there's room to get a u-joint tool in to remove the inner u-joint. That's something to look into if you're gonna go for it. Good luck.
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I've got a bit more poking to do, but right now it looks like going after the front axle shaft u-joints might be a bit over the top. An eyeball on the pivot bushings has me thinking that changing those out wouldn't be a *bad thing*.. but not a pressing issue either.
Think I'm going to hold off on the big teardown for now. Still kicking the thought of 'locker's aft and limited slip front' on this thing and that'd be a good time to have at it.
Sounds logical .. kinda.
Thanks
Swit
Think I'm going to hold off on the big teardown for now. Still kicking the thought of 'locker's aft and limited slip front' on this thing and that'd be a good time to have at it.
Sounds logical .. kinda.
Thanks
Swit
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All the conversion kit is back to the old style jam nuts that hold the wheel bearing in place two nuts and the washer that has the holes in it.
If you have the old style or got the time to get them at the boneyard you got a conversion kit.
I would change them period.
On my 96 the wheel bearings were loose from the new 3 bolt style hubs they suk.
how sure are you that i dont need the conversion kit if i have the five bolt hubs, the extra cost of buying the conversion kit has been the only thing keeping me from doing this swap
If you have the old style or got the time to get them at the boneyard you got a conversion kit.
I would change them period.
On my 96 the wheel bearings were loose from the new 3 bolt style hubs they suk.
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If you have the stock 5-screw hubs, you don't need the conversion kit. I am positive, I did the switch to Warn hubs less than a year ago and I had the 5-screw hubs and didn't need the conversion. I accidently ordered the conversion kit and it was exactly the same nuts as what were in the Bronco stock.