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Dec 13, 2001 | 06:50 PM

bronco_master

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i was wondering how hard is it to change from auto hubs to manual. i have auto now and they dont work, i dont want auto hubs. is there more to it than just buying the hubs?

Dec 13, 2001 | 07:18 PM

chaser

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master,

from what i've seen in previous postings your best bet, if you're going to do this yourself, is to buy a kit from someone like Warn and follow the directions carefully. Depending on the year of your vehicle you may need additional parts.

Good Luck!!

Dec 13, 2001 | 07:58 PM

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BM, Here is Tony's great site on the auto to Warn prem manual hubs with many pics:
http://personal.rdu.bellsouth.net/rdu/t/g/tgaunce/bronco/warn_manuals/warn_hubs.html

the picks are avail. at wally mart, etc, or use a thin flat bladed screwdriver; the locknut socket is avail at napa etc..get the right socket for your year.
http://personal.rdu.bellsouth.net/rdu/t/g/tgaunce/bronco/warn_manuals/tools2.jpg

As the prev poster advised, you may need the conversion kit (from warn) and a torx driver for the outer dust cover.

Dec 14, 2001 | 02:53 AM

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Hello I had the same problem as you.
If you look down the post list to a post called stupid question it will answer all your questions. Once I purchased the hubs it took me less than an hour to change them out.

Albertaguy (not stuck in the snow anymore)

Dec 15, 2001 | 07:37 PM

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Dec 15, 2001 | 10:39 PM

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I have a 93 XLT 5.8 that has been converted from auto to manual Warn Premium hubs. Go for the Warn hubs for sure. There are two different types of Warn hubs....the silver, which are standard hubs, and the gold, which are the premium hubs. Go with the Warn premium hubs you won't regret it. I got mine done through the dealer about two monthes ago and they charged me $79 for the brand new Warn Premiums plus $65 to install them. Good Luck.

Greg

Dec 16, 2001 | 04:44 PM

bronco_master

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thanx for the input ppl. i have looked but have not been able to find the convesion kit. does anybody know where i can find it?

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Dec 16, 2001 | 08:43 PM

oldblue18

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You may not need the conversion kit. Look at your hubs. There will be either 3 or 5 screws holding the outer cover on. You will only need to purchase the conversion kit if your hubs have 3 screws holding them on. If yours has 5 bolts, then all you need to purchase are the hubs. I would recommend the Warn premium hubs too. I have them on both of my trucks. I like them because of the no-questions-asked lifetime warranty.

Jon
1989 F-150 XL- 4x4, 302, M50D
1995 Bronco Eddie Bauer- 351W, E40D

Dec 17, 2001 | 10:04 AM

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My local Napa Auto Parts stocks both the Warn Premium hubs and the conversion kit. I bought both, and returned the conversion kit as I didn't need it.

Aaron D.