Warn Manual Hubs
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Originally Posted by miller_feed
Great concept, but bad design. If I start to have a problem, I might switch to manual hubs. But untill then I will keep what I have. I don't go in bad stuff anyway. If I get stuck it is usally in a pasture.
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From: Concord NC
The cool thing about manual hubs and hauling a load is you can flip your switch to 4wheel low with you hubs unlocked and you will have a granny gear for backing a heavy load in a tight spot.
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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From: Grand Lake, La.
Originally Posted by 12 pointer
thats me. I just want a functional truck to pull my camper and trailer if I want tohaul a junk car or two.
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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From: Grand Lake, La.
Originally Posted by zx250
The cool thing about manual hubs and hauling a load is you can flip your switch to 4wheel low with you hubs unlocked and you will have a granny gear for backing a heavy load in a tight spot.
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From: SE Wisco
Originally Posted by zx250
I would think that the heat generated by just driving and braking would thaw it out enough to turn if you are thinking ice in the hubs.
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From: Concord NC
Originally Posted by sflem849
Like I told you guys, Dad turned them some time in December. The frickin things couldnt be rusted solid in a month and a half so it must be ice. I have felt them when I get home and they are not warm to the touch. They do feel like they want to turn different amounts every time.
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From: Concord NC
Originally Posted by miller_feed
You seem to know the drill.
Originally Posted by miller_feed
I could put an inline valve to stop vacuum going to the hubs. But your right about the low gear without locking the hubs, while on cement. I don't think it would be a problem on dirt.
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Hook it, I'll pull it.
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From: Grand Lake, La.
Originally Posted by zx250
Do I smell the "Miller Mod" coming?
SORRY.
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From: SE Wisco
Originally Posted by zx250
Pull up beside another trucks exhaust, diesel if possible and let the exhaust blow on the hubs for a few minutes. If they don't turn then, well, they stuck, not froze.
To think I was just going to put the turbo heater on them...we used to throw foam board on each side of the spreader and then shove the heater in the new "heat tunnel" It would work like a champ...usually. Now we have a Knight slinger. Now worries there!
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From: Concord NC
Originally Posted by miller_feed
Darn, I wish I knew more about how to do all this. I am from the oil field, if you can't use a hammer on it, throw it away. lol