Locking Hubs
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Locking Hubs
I have a 76 3/4 ton heavy duty front axle swapped into my 73 Hi-boy.
It has the large diamater locking hubs ( not the smaller half ton or tapered 3/4 ton type) and they are starting to act up and I guess it's time to replace them. I really like the look of the OEM units but quality after market hubs would be OK.
Does any one know where I can find replacements for these less common larger diamater hubs?
It has the large diamater locking hubs ( not the smaller half ton or tapered 3/4 ton type) and they are starting to act up and I guess it's time to replace them. I really like the look of the OEM units but quality after market hubs would be OK.
Does any one know where I can find replacements for these less common larger diamater hubs?
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there are only 2 options oem(wich isn't really an option as they are obsolete) and aftermarket... warn makes some horrible looking, but strong replacements. i wish they would make the originals again... they look sooo much better. the premium ones are the ugliest hubs ive seen in a loooong time!
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Unless you physically broke them, they probably just need cleaning and re-lubing. There's not a whole lot that can go wrong with them. I see the red plastic inserts on ebay (NOS) every now and then (nothing on there today), but there is a used set for parts that you may be able to use?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...em290193590341
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...em290193590341
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I did the clean and lube thing with them but the right hand hub will still occaisonaly slip a tooth under load. I have it shimmed right now so it won't pop out. I think there is just enough combined wear on all the parts to cause this problem so unless I can find low mile stockers on ebay I think I'll go with the Warn units at Jeff's.
Thanks to all for your help !
Thanks to all for your help !
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Originally Posted by St. Stephen
I did the clean and lube thing with them but the right hand hub will still occaisonaly slip a tooth under load. I have it shimmed right now so it won't pop out. I think there is just enough combined wear on all the parts to cause this problem so unless I can find low mile stockers on ebay I think I'll go with the Warn units at Jeff's.
Thanks to all for your help !
Thanks to all for your help !
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From: clinton iowa
fwiw you have whats called external hubs ,i have the same units on my hiboy ,converted from the original big hubs to the aftermarket ones which are stronger. heres what they look like http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-...ckout_hubs.htm
