Hub Help
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Hub Help
I own a 1995 F-150 4X4 with factory electric shift transfer case and auto locking hubs. I have never trusted any auto locking hubs and in fact I have had some costly problems as a result of the hubs not disengaging, so I would like to switch to manual Warn hubs. I have been shopping around a bit and have seen some conflicting information on what I need to do the swap. Depending on which auto parts retailer I am shopping at, they say I need some or all of the following:Transfer Case Conversion Kit, Spindle Nut Kit, Hub Servise Kit, and a Stud Kit. Can anyone help to shed some light on how the auto hubs work on my truck and what I need to do the swap? They also mention 3 Hole Cap Screw Hubs. What is that? I have only gone as far as removing the very outside end piece of the hub, the chrome piece that has the 4X4 emblem on it. It has three torx head screws, is that what they are talking about? Also Warn offers either a Standard or a Premium manual locking hub. I drive on dirt and gravel roads quite a bit, and I don't do too much hard 4 wheeling, but I want it to work good when I do. I understand the Premium hubs are more stout using more metal and less plastic than the Standard, but are there any differences in the way they are sealed as to keep out dust?
Fleet Mechanic
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Not sure about the differences between the standard and premium, but you will need a hub conversion kit to install manuals. This replaces your stock spindle nuts since the new hub will not fit over the stock pieces. It's a pretty easy job. Took me about 30 minutes the first side and 15 the next.
More Turbo
Joined: Dec 2003
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The simplest upgrade that you can make would be to just change out the auto hubs to the manuals. Standard or Premium? Unless you are doing some really hard 4-wheeling the Standards are probably adequate.
It is an easy job: Should take you less than an hour to do one truck. Our son did both his & his sister's Broncos in less than an afternoon. However, it might also be a good time to service your front hub & bearing assemblies if this service is due since you will have them opened up anyway.
I agree - auto hubs are a great way to tear up a front axle's drive components.
As always, check here among site sponsors first; you should find them quite easily with a quick search-and fairly priced to boot.
If you are REALLY serious about a complete change, consider replacing your electric shift transfer case with a manual unit!
dn.
It is an easy job: Should take you less than an hour to do one truck. Our son did both his & his sister's Broncos in less than an afternoon. However, it might also be a good time to service your front hub & bearing assemblies if this service is due since you will have them opened up anyway.
I agree - auto hubs are a great way to tear up a front axle's drive components.
As always, check here among site sponsors first; you should find them quite easily with a quick search-and fairly priced to boot.
If you are REALLY serious about a complete change, consider replacing your electric shift transfer case with a manual unit!
dn.
