Automatic hub options
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Automatic hub options
I'm buying a 01 lariat superduty. I didn't notice at first it has warn lockouts up front. Buying a decked out luxo truck and having to jump out in the shiznit to lock the hubs is bs imo! How much is is auto ones going to cost me? Do I have options? I seen a superduty with hubs labeled "free auto and lock" They seem to be the best of both worlds, but I don't know nothing more on them or even if thay are going to fit on an 01. My buddies 01 just has automatic hubs period on his. Thanks in advance...
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I am going to throw my auto hubs in the trash as soon as I get some Warn's.
Maybe we should trade?
I have taken these things apart twice and they still operate when they want to.
So like countless others before me.........out they go!
Maybe we should trade?
I have taken these things apart twice and they still operate when they want to.
So like countless others before me.........out they go!
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Originally Posted by saskdiesel
I am going to throw my auto hubs in the trash as soon as I get some Warn's.
Maybe we should trade?
I have taken these things apart twice and they still operate when they want to.
So like countless others before me.........out they go!
Maybe we should trade?
I have taken these things apart twice and they still operate when they want to.
So like countless others before me.........out they go!
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Originally Posted by lariat79sc
That might just be an option. Where are you from? I maybe lock 4x4 once or twice a year for a few minutes to get off a muddy job site or get across a snowy intersection. It is bad enough I sometimes have to be in that crap let along having to jump out in it. I'm sure the auto's are rebuildable, right? Get them to work and forget they are their for the most part. Are yours the ones with the manual override or just auto all the time?
wow ,that is bad to once or twice a year have to get out and lock your hubs in.i feel for ya.
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Originally Posted by bronco521
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wow ,that is bad to once or twice a year have to get out and lock your hubs in.i feel for ya.
wow ,that is bad to once or twice a year have to get out and lock your hubs in.i feel for ya.
Care to take a guess my solute to you buddy? On a side note I guess I was mistaken. I could have swore I seen a free position labeled on the auto hub, but I guess it is just auto and lock. I guess they all should be this way. Only some are worn to the point of not reading them anymore. Today I stopped at the dealer and tried every SD on the lot only half the auto hubs turn. Corrosion I guess? Looks to me like cast aluminum. Never the less they should work if one, "a person takes good care of them" and two, "not to abuse them". I will replace them so the truck is complete.
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lariat79sc,
Do you have ESOF (ie a little switch on the dash to select 4-Wheel drive) or do you have a lever on the floor?
If you have a lever on the floor to select 4-wheel drive, automatic hubs will not work.
Do you have ESOF (ie a little switch on the dash to select 4-Wheel drive) or do you have a lever on the floor?
If you have a lever on the floor to select 4-wheel drive, automatic hubs will not work.
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Originally Posted by lariat79sc
I maybe lock 4x4 once or twice a year for a few minutes to get off a muddy job site or get across a snowy intersection. It is bad enough I sometimes have to be in that crap let along having to jump out in it. I'm sure the auto's are rebuildable, right?
A lot of people recommend "exercising" the auto hubs at least once per month so you might need to use them more than 2x per yr.
mike in montana
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Originally Posted by lariat79sc
That might just be an option. Where are you from? I maybe lock 4x4 once or twice a year for a few minutes to get off a muddy job site or get across a snowy intersection. It is bad enough I sometimes have to be in that crap let along having to jump out in it. I'm sure the auto's are rebuildable, right? Get them to work and forget they are their for the most part. Are yours the ones with the manual override or just auto all the time?
My hubs turn freely but the problem is intermittent.
If you want to trade I'm in.
Mine are the auto lock with manual over ride for the ESOF system.
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[QUOTE=lariat79sc] Care to take a guess my solute to you buddy?
i sure can.just giving ya a hard time.i personally don't trust the automatic stuff.someday when it's really needed it won't work.manual hubs pretty much can't NOT work.
Care to take a guess my solute to you buddy? i sure can.just giving ya a hard time.i personally don't trust the automatic stuff.someday when it's really needed it won't work.manual hubs pretty much can't NOT work.
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I'm not totally stupid. I was a class A and heavy equipment mechanic for over a decade before I dropped it all for the family business where I still get plenty of wrench time. I figure I can take care of my pick-up. I realize automatics need TLC and manuals need very little, but the fact remains they're so convenient. I can get brand new ones at a discount from my automotive buddies at the dealer. I'll research that option. saskdiesel I'm leaning towards brand new if the deal isn't too bad, but these Warns on the truck currently look like new. I might be inclined to make you a deal if things work out...
