locking hubs?
Tuned
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[quote=Swagtastic;1116434 The ONLY bad thing is that they don't stick out as far as the stock ones and now the plastic covers look bad. I can live with that.[/quote]
Same with the Warns was thinking about belt sanding down the plastic lug cover down 3/8's of an inch and then the cover would be about flush with the lock outs
Same with the Warns was thinking about belt sanding down the plastic lug cover down 3/8's of an inch and then the cover would be about flush with the lock outs
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milemarker/warn hubcap fix
Here are two solutions. I've never tried either one.
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...nual-hubs.html
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OK, if my 4x4 is not working it is because of
1. The hubs will not engage due to vacuum leak?
2. The hubs will not engage due to being locked up?
My 4x4 worked at some point last winter, now it doesn't. The drilling method for lubricant?
Exactly where to i drill? How big a hole do i drill? Can a self tapping #6 x 1/2" screw do the trick?
What kind of lubricant?
The manual solution of locking the hubs is not an option right now due to the inability to turn the locking hub at the wheel.
Once the existing hub is lubricated and able to turn by hand, should i be able to have 4x4 by manually locking at wheel and activated the esof indoor switch.?
If there is no vacuum leak and its just the hubs sticking would the switch be able to perform as normal in the auto mode once freed up?
Does the switch itself ever go bad?
Has anyone ever had to open up the dash to replace it?
My light goes on in the dash undicating i have 4x4 but it is evedent i don't.
1. The hubs will not engage due to vacuum leak?
2. The hubs will not engage due to being locked up?
My 4x4 worked at some point last winter, now it doesn't. The drilling method for lubricant?
Exactly where to i drill? How big a hole do i drill? Can a self tapping #6 x 1/2" screw do the trick?
What kind of lubricant?
The manual solution of locking the hubs is not an option right now due to the inability to turn the locking hub at the wheel.
Once the existing hub is lubricated and able to turn by hand, should i be able to have 4x4 by manually locking at wheel and activated the esof indoor switch.?
If there is no vacuum leak and its just the hubs sticking would the switch be able to perform as normal in the auto mode once freed up?
Does the switch itself ever go bad?
Has anyone ever had to open up the dash to replace it?
My light goes on in the dash undicating i have 4x4 but it is evedent i don't.
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Verify that the hubs are not locking. With it IN 4x4, reach behind the wheel and try and rotate the axle. If the hub is engaged, the axle won't turn. If you have it in 4x4 and the axle spins, then the hubs aren't locking. There is also a switch on the transfer case, too.
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From: Mt. Shasta California
OK, if my 4x4 is not working it is because of
1. The hubs will not engage due to vacuum leak?
2. The hubs will not engage due to being locked up?
My 4x4 worked at some point last winter, now it doesn't. The drilling method for lubricant?
Exactly where to i drill? How big a hole do i drill? Can a self tapping #6 x 1/2" screw do the trick?
What kind of lubricant?
The manual solution of locking the hubs is not an option right now due to the inability to turn the locking hub at the wheel.
Once the existing hub is lubricated and able to turn by hand, should i be able to have 4x4 by manually locking at wheel and activated the esof indoor switch.?
If there is no vacuum leak and its just the hubs sticking would the switch be able to perform as normal in the auto mode once freed up?
Does the switch itself ever go bad?
Has anyone ever had to open up the dash to replace it?
My light goes on in the dash undicating i have 4x4 but it is evedent i don't.
1. The hubs will not engage due to vacuum leak?
2. The hubs will not engage due to being locked up?
My 4x4 worked at some point last winter, now it doesn't. The drilling method for lubricant?
Exactly where to i drill? How big a hole do i drill? Can a self tapping #6 x 1/2" screw do the trick?
What kind of lubricant?
The manual solution of locking the hubs is not an option right now due to the inability to turn the locking hub at the wheel.
Once the existing hub is lubricated and able to turn by hand, should i be able to have 4x4 by manually locking at wheel and activated the esof indoor switch.?
If there is no vacuum leak and its just the hubs sticking would the switch be able to perform as normal in the auto mode once freed up?
Does the switch itself ever go bad?
Has anyone ever had to open up the dash to replace it?
My light goes on in the dash undicating i have 4x4 but it is evedent i don't.
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Hey guys, I have been lurking around a while after purchasing a used 2000 Excursion. This thread came in very useful as my passenger side Locking Hub went out and needed replacing. My local auto parts store had both the Mile Marker ($169.00) and Warn ($229.00) units in stock and I had the opportunity to do a comparison of both units. While I'm sure both are fine, the Warn unit was better constructed with solid metal 100% Spline contact surfaces, where as the MM has radius cut outs for the assembly bolts, which added up to approximately 20-25% less surface area than the Warn units. Installation was a breeze,(pliers, hex head wrench and rubber hammer) and I decided to leave all vacuum lines intact and in their original configuration. Everything works like a charm now, thanks for all the information that's been posted here.
John
John
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Hey guys, I have been lurking around a while after purchasing a used 2000 Excursion. This thread came in very useful as my passenger side Locking Hub went out and needed replacing. My local auto parts store had both the Mile Marker ($169.00) and Warn ($229.00) units in stock and I had the opportunity to do a comparison of both units. While I'm sure both are fine, the Warn unit was better constructed with solid metal 100% Spline contact surfaces, where as the MM has radius cut outs for the assembly bolts, which added up to approximately 20-25% less surface area than the Warn units. Installation was a breeze,(pliers, hex head wrench and rubber hammer) and I decided to leave all vacuum lines intact and in their original configuration. Everything works like a charm now, thanks for all the information that's been posted here.
John
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Man, these hubs are not rocket science folks! If you have the money he the warns. I actually had one become stuff to turn. Called warn, they over nighted a new set. No questions asked. Im sure with the mile markers when you call bejing, they will gladly reciprocate.... I also get a kick out of who ever it was asking how to work the 4x4. It's simple. The hubs have to lock to lock the wheels on the axle. The switch on the dash engages the transfer case. If your auto lock system failed like all of ours did your hubs won auto lock when you use the dash switch. Thus forcing you to get your penny loafers and socks wet in inclement weather when you have to get out and lock the hubs. Then you must turn the selector switch to 4x4 on the dash. Why would you think that by merely turning your hubs turns on 4x4? Just because you screwed in a new light bulb doesn't mean it will turn it self on, you need to also flip the switch.
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Man, these hubs are not rocket science folks! If you have the money he the warns. I actually had one become stuff to turn. Called warn, they over nighted a new set. No questions asked. Im sure with the mile markers when you call bejing, they will gladly reciprocate.... I also get a kick out of who ever it was asking how to work the 4x4. It's simple. The hubs have to lock to lock the wheels on the axle. The switch on the dash engages the transfer case. If your auto lock system failed like all of ours did your hubs won auto lock when you use the dash switch. Thus forcing you to get your penny loafers and socks wet in inclement weather when you have to get out and lock the hubs. Then you must turn the selector switch to 4x4 on the dash. Why would you think that by merely turning your hubs turns on 4x4? Just because you screwed in a new light bulb doesn't mean it will turn it self on, you need to also flip the switch.
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Man, these hubs are not rocket science folks! If you have the money he the warns. I actually had one become stuff to turn. Called warn, they over nighted a new set. No questions asked. Im sure with the mile markers when you call bejing, they will gladly reciprocate.... I also get a kick out of who ever it was asking how to work the 4x4. It's simple. The hubs have to lock to lock the wheels on the axle. The switch on the dash engages the transfer case. If your auto lock system failed like all of ours did your hubs won auto lock when you use the dash switch. Thus forcing you to get your penny loafers and socks wet in inclement weather when you have to get out and lock the hubs. Then you must turn the selector switch to 4x4 on the dash. Why would you think that by merely turning your hubs turns on 4x4? Just because you screwed in a new light bulb doesn't mean it will turn it self on, you need to also flip the switch.
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Man, these hubs are not rocket science folks! If you have the money he the warns. I actually had one become stuff to turn. Called warn, they over nighted a new set. No questions asked. Im sure with the mile markers when you call bejing, they will gladly reciprocate.... I also get a kick out of who ever it was asking how to work the 4x4. It's simple. The hubs have to lock to lock the wheels on the axle. The switch on the dash engages the transfer case. If your auto lock system failed like all of ours did your hubs won auto lock when you use the dash switch. Thus forcing you to get your penny loafers and socks wet in inclement weather when you have to get out and lock the hubs. Then you must turn the selector switch to 4x4 on the dash. Why would you think that by merely turning your hubs turns on 4x4? Just because you screwed in a new light bulb doesn't mean it will turn it self on, you need to also flip the switch.
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