Warn or Mile Marker
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Warn or Mile Marker
Just a quick question. what is the diference between the warn heavyduty and the mile marker heavyduty locking hubs? why are the mile markers cheaper, and is it worth the extra money for the warns?
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in recent studies (i sound all smart and stuff) the milemarkers were found to be stronger than warn! they have more metal in them whereas the warns have plastic dials and stuff inside. i would recommend the MM's as they seem to be gaining a higher reputation than Warn. only reason they are cheaper is to help compete with them. i bought a set of MM's for my powerstrkoke and if i had to do it over again i'd do it over and over! i'll be going to MM's on my bronco when i upgrade to 35 spine stubs!
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Originally Posted by fishmanndotcom
in recent studies (i sound all smart and stuff) the milemarkers were found to be stronger than warn! they have more metal in them whereas the warns have plastic dials and stuff inside.
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Originally Posted by proeliator
Fishy's on crack again. I mean, who ran the studies, milemarker? Anyways the warn premiums ARE all metal construction and they ARE the strongest aftermarket hubs available.
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And? Thats not a study, its a review. And by a questionable mag at that. Besides which, it doesn't say mm is better than warn, it just talks about them both and lists each of their advantages vs disadvantages. 
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Originally Posted by fishmanndotcom
in recent studies (i sound all smart and stuff) the milemarkers were found to be stronger than warn! they have more metal in them whereas the warns have plastic dials and stuff inside.
Both hubs are all-metal construction and plastic is not used anywhere on the hubs.
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Originally Posted by proeliator
And? Thats not a study, its a review. And by a questionable mag at that. Besides which, it doesn't say mm is better than warn, it just talks about them both and lists each of their advantages vs disadvantages.
Originally Posted by ivanribic
Yes, you sound like a friggin rocket scientist but I don't get where your information comes from when the article you reference clearly says:
Warn does make a hub with plastic components but it is not the Premium (heavy duty) that we're talking about here. The article doesn't say that the MM is stronger than the Warn nor is it by any means scientific, it's Joe Blow's comparrison of 2 hubs.
Warn does make a hub with plastic components but it is not the Premium (heavy duty) that we're talking about here. The article doesn't say that the MM is stronger than the Warn nor is it by any means scientific, it's Joe Blow's comparrison of 2 hubs.
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my mm 35 splines were about 100 bucks cheaper than warns premium 35 spline lockouts. theres no difference i have ever seen to justify paying the extra 100 bucks for the warn name. and having held one of each in my hands, the mm;s are a good bit heavier...theres more beef in there somewhere??? And if you need all out strength, you should be running slugs
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well i see no info backing warns in this tread...
the only place that ive had aluminim stand up was on my zf.
of course pro's have lasted thus far, but time could tell differently.
the one thing that really mad eme leary of the warns was hte pot metal... i wouldnt have stuck that one to warn
the only place that ive had aluminim stand up was on my zf.
of course pro's have lasted thus far, but time could tell differently.
the one thing that really mad eme leary of the warns was hte pot metal... i wouldnt have stuck that one to warn
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Originally Posted by fishmanndotcom
the voices in my head are yelling at me now.
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I assume you didn't quote the first line of that "study" that says mm are clearly better because it says this:"When it comes to choosing a set of hubs, it's not that easy since there's a few to choose from. Warn and MileMarker are two brands that come to mind of many fellow off-roaders. Unlike the winches, both brands of hubs operate in the same fashion. So the big question is, Which brand is better? Well, we'll try to give you the facts and you can make the decision yourself".
They never say one way or another. Typical major mag puerile drivel that doesn't really say anything one way or another.
Originally Posted by KubotaOrange76
my mm 35 splines were about 100 bucks cheaper than warns premium 35 spline lockouts. theres no difference i have ever seen to justify paying the extra 100 bucks for the warn name.
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I thought the only reason people bought milmarker hubs is because they don't make enough money to afford Warns? Kind of like buying yukon axles because they can't afford the really good stuff like warn or superior or dutchman shafts.
Last edited by Russ T. Trombone; Oct 19, 2005 at 05:03 PM.
