Can auto locking hubs be rebuilt?
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What vehicle, Explorer? If so I don't think so. If I remember right Ford didn't offer a rebuild kit, maybe they do now but not when I replaced mine. When I replaced my hubs the auto hubs were like $300 and the manual hubs $150. If they do offer a rebuild kit now I wouldn't think it would be hard to replace.
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There is really nothing to an auto lock hub. There is a cam assembly that sits up on the spindle. If this breaks, replace it. The hub cover that sticks out past the wheel has a little bearing in it that can be replaced for $10. What else do you need to rebuild?
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Well, I've never had them apart, so I didnt' know if the bearing was replacable or not. I guess I'm also asking if Ford (or aftermarket) has a kit with all of the needed parts. I haven't been able to find anything online and haven't had a chance to get to a dealer, or get through to the parts department on the phone.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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First of all Maa1239, what problesm are you having? Do they work, lock? Is there a whinning noise always present in 2 WD but then goes away in 4 WD? these are the typical failures.
This is a very simple design. Go ahead and pull a tire, remove the hub cover. Then you can see the splined actuator in th bottom of the cover. There is a little snap rind that holds it together - bearing is underneath that. The original bearing part number is NSK 6200Z, which crosses to a Timken 200S or an *** 6200.2ZR.C3
Call your local industrial "bearings-r-us", and make sure they have them in stock.
If it does not engage at all, the plastic cam assembly on the wheel hub itself might have broken. If so, it will be very obvious due to broken parts all over inside the hub cover. I'm not sure availability of these from Ford. I would think it available. If not, Warn Industries made these and I'm sure they will sell you a replacement.
I also have several good diagrams, exploded views, of the front end assemblies. One shows the auto hub parts real good. PM me your email and I can send you the file.
This is a very simple design. Go ahead and pull a tire, remove the hub cover. Then you can see the splined actuator in th bottom of the cover. There is a little snap rind that holds it together - bearing is underneath that. The original bearing part number is NSK 6200Z, which crosses to a Timken 200S or an *** 6200.2ZR.C3
Call your local industrial "bearings-r-us", and make sure they have them in stock.
If it does not engage at all, the plastic cam assembly on the wheel hub itself might have broken. If so, it will be very obvious due to broken parts all over inside the hub cover. I'm not sure availability of these from Ford. I would think it available. If not, Warn Industries made these and I'm sure they will sell you a replacement.
I also have several good diagrams, exploded views, of the front end assemblies. One shows the auto hub parts real good. PM me your email and I can send you the file.
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Buy you a set of Warn manual hubs. They will outlast the factory autos 10 to 1. Not to mention they are half the price of the autos.
Not trying to be a jerk , but my theory is: "If your to lazy to get out and lock the hubs , you don't need 4WD anyway!"
Not trying to be a jerk , but my theory is: "If your to lazy to get out and lock the hubs , you don't need 4WD anyway!"
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Originally Posted by redvipss
Not trying to be a jerk , but my theory is: "If your to lazy to get out and lock the hubs , you don't need 4WD anyway!"
Now if I were driving a 2002 or newer, it would be a different story....
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I bought a pair of rebuilt hubs off of ebay 2 years ago and haven't had a problem with them. The guy who rebuilds them lives in Texas. If you want, PM me and I'll let you know how to get in touch with him.
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Matt - I sent you what I have. There is no detail on taking the hub cover apart. Take a look at it as it speeaks for itself - very simple.
It cracks me up the FTE is trying to be so protective of themselves and not let you post an email address or even links to other web sites. I get a PM with an email address and the adress is written over with "click here to find out why email addresses have been remove". OK fine. I hit reply with quote, and the email address reappears in the reply box. Whooops FTE!
Hey REDVIPSS - sorry I am too lazy. I love my auto hubs. Never once had a problem with them. 13 years old now and I never did a thing to them. Shift motor is another story.
It cracks me up the FTE is trying to be so protective of themselves and not let you post an email address or even links to other web sites. I get a PM with an email address and the adress is written over with "click here to find out why email addresses have been remove". OK fine. I hit reply with quote, and the email address reappears in the reply box. Whooops FTE!
Hey REDVIPSS - sorry I am too lazy. I love my auto hubs. Never once had a problem with them. 13 years old now and I never did a thing to them. Shift motor is another story.
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