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Locking hub conversion vacuum ?

Old Dec 27, 2005 | 07:39 PM
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Locking hub conversion vacuum ?

I just put a set of Warn hubs on my X everything seems to work like it should but when I put it in 4WD the light comes on but it doesn't engage. I assume I have to block the vacuum lines off to the front hubs so that there will be more pressure in the system? I can still here the front end click like the hubs are turning when I put it into 4WD. Which line is it on the pump? or should I just cut them down at the wheel and plug them. Thanks
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 08:16 PM
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From: madera
Thumbs up hubs

Yes you need to cap the lines. just trace the line and plug it anywhere and zip tie it out of the way.
 

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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 09:06 PM
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not excatly. stupid question here, you did turn the warn hubs to the lock position? the vacuum only controls the auto hubs and your hvac vents.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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good point

Yeah you need to manually lock the hub every time; they are not automatic when you turn it to 4WD. hope this answers your questions
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 10:39 PM
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Yeah they were locked. I pulled the red vacuum line out of the cannister and plugged it. I saw this info on another post. Now everything works like it should Now if only I could replace that switch with a gear lever to put it into 4WD instead of some stupid switch...ah the good ol days....
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 11:04 PM
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YEAH tell me about it the switch sucks
 
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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when you change out the auto hubs with manual the vacuum has nothing to do with it at all. you can add a lever t-case it costs about 1000$ from ford. they have to change to a manual t-case and change some computer.
 
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