Converting to manual lockouts
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From: South Kitsap County, WA
No...
The front end is called a center axle disconnect type. The hubs are similar to those found at the rear in that they are fixed to the axleshafts. The system engages/disengages the front end at the differential through a vacuum operated ram.
To find out the finer workings of the whole 4x system look here: http://www.fordtrucks.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=309867
In order to get locking hubs you'd have to do a solid axle swap. Fabritech makes a conversion kit for the swap.
-Kerry
The front end is called a center axle disconnect type. The hubs are similar to those found at the rear in that they are fixed to the axleshafts. The system engages/disengages the front end at the differential through a vacuum operated ram.
To find out the finer workings of the whole 4x system look here: http://www.fordtrucks.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=309867
In order to get locking hubs you'd have to do a solid axle swap. Fabritech makes a conversion kit for the swap.
-Kerry
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From: Joppa, Maryland
Originally Posted by kspilkinton
No...
The front end is called a center axle disconnect type. The hubs are similar to those found at the rear in that they are fixed to the axleshafts. The system engages/disengages the front end at the differential through a vacuum operated ram.
To find out the finer workings of the whole 4x system look here: http://www.fordtrucks.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=309867
In order to get locking hubs you'd have to do a solid axle swap. Fabritech makes a conversion kit for the swap.
-Kerry
The front end is called a center axle disconnect type. The hubs are similar to those found at the rear in that they are fixed to the axleshafts. The system engages/disengages the front end at the differential through a vacuum operated ram.
To find out the finer workings of the whole 4x system look here: http://www.fordtrucks.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=309867
In order to get locking hubs you'd have to do a solid axle swap. Fabritech makes a conversion kit for the swap.
-Kerry
Could you give me a link to this kit? I cant' seem to find anything online.
thanks,
Paul
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From: South Kitsap County, WA
I think the fabritech (not fabtech) company site is under setst8.com. They need to upgrade their site. Many links don't work right and they need more info.
-Kerry
-Kerry
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From: Joppa, Maryland
Originally Posted by todder53
go to broncograveyard.com
Kspilkinton: That site doesn't seem to work.
thanks,
-Paul
edit: nevermind, i found it at broncograveyard. thanks guys.
Last edited by captain p4; Feb 26, 2006 at 08:41 PM.
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From: South Kitsap County, WA
I know fabritech has some site issues. Try this link: http://www.setstr8.com/97f-150conv.htm
Hopefully that'll give some info and pics that you can use.
-Kerry
Hopefully that'll give some info and pics that you can use.
-Kerry