manual locking hub conversion
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manual locking hub conversion
I bought by 1995 bronco about a year ago, and now i'm tired of getting stuck because the auto hubs won't lock in without the vehicle being able to roll. I want to convert to the warn premiunm manual hubs, but since my factory hubs are held on by the 3 bolts, instead of the 5 i have to have a conversion kit. I am 19 years old, and i can handle simple maecanicing tasks, but i am not sure what i am getting into by doing this myself . Will i need any special tools to do the conversion? Any advise or comments will be greatly appreciated.
Jon
Jon
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manual locking hub conversion
jon, regard. the number of screws. Iwas told recently it didn't matter the number..I have 5...and was told I too needed the conversion kit. Macromotive.com ok prices but no shipping or handling charges unlike 4 wheel parts.
you'll need a set of dentist like picks to get a ring out and snap ring pliers to I think get another retaining ring out. Cheap at teh auto stores. I too am a novice mechanic, but i'm going to try as alot of people have done these and they all say it's easy. do a search here and at the Off-road.com forum. Alot of info on the web!
Pony
you'll need a set of dentist like picks to get a ring out and snap ring pliers to I think get another retaining ring out. Cheap at teh auto stores. I too am a novice mechanic, but i'm going to try as alot of people have done these and they all say it's easy. do a search here and at the Off-road.com forum. Alot of info on the web!
Pony
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manual locking hub conversion
I had same prob w/96 Bronco auto hubs..warn prem is best according to the consensus here (w/conver kit)
http://www.warn.com/Home/
I saw the Ford hub socket for $10.00 in e bay and up to 20.00 at local parts store. also in whitney's as the prev posted said.
i have a good set of snap ring pliers w/diff tips but they don't work as well as the dental picks..wal mart has the picks..bought mine at a flea market for 1.00 each from the tool man.
also, think about:
wheel bearing greasing/insp
brake cleaner for the brakes and insp
what else?
http://www.warn.com/Home/
I saw the Ford hub socket for $10.00 in e bay and up to 20.00 at local parts store. also in whitney's as the prev posted said.
i have a good set of snap ring pliers w/diff tips but they don't work as well as the dental picks..wal mart has the picks..bought mine at a flea market for 1.00 each from the tool man.
also, think about:
wheel bearing greasing/insp
brake cleaner for the brakes and insp
what else?
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