I need hubs, thinking Warn Premiums
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I need hubs, thinking Warn Premiums
Every time I go to lock it into 4x4 I have at least one hub that wont lock in and I have to tap it with a hammer untill it locks in. Sometimes I will take them apart and clean and lube them but then after about a month of not using them they go back to sticking.
I have been looking at the Warn premiums and was wondering everyones thoughts on them or if they knew of another company that was good too. The problem is I will go months with out using 4x4 then when I need it, it doesnt work. I want hubs that will work when I need them to even if I dont use tem for months at a time.
Also where would be the best place to get a set? I already have manual hubs so I wont need any kind of kit right?
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John
I have been looking at the Warn premiums and was wondering everyones thoughts on them or if they knew of another company that was good too. The problem is I will go months with out using 4x4 then when I need it, it doesnt work. I want hubs that will work when I need them to even if I dont use tem for months at a time.
Also where would be the best place to get a set? I already have manual hubs so I wont need any kind of kit right?
Thanks
John
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What does the spring look like on your current hubs? Is it filled with grease? If so, wipe it clean and apply a small amount of grease to the spring coils themselves. Do not load up the cavity with grease, or the spring. Also, make sure there is a thin film on the splines of the hub. Too much grease can really gum them up. It's a good idea for puddle jumping, but, not so great for normal use. How often do you take the hubs down and clean/re-lube them? They need a bit of your attention at least quarterly. More if you puddle jump... I've got a pic of a toasted spindle off of my Bronco to vouch for MORE IF YOU PUDDLE JUMP part of the last statement.
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Cant go wrong with the warn premiums....I run them on my crawler and beat the ***** out of the truck....3 yrs not one problem,been through snow/mud/rocks....The only other hub I would buy is a dynatrac,But big $$$$$.I will be going through them next week,not sure if it needs anything.....but after 3 yrs and a summer of wheelin planned I just want to make sure
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What does the spring look like on your current hubs? Is it filled with grease? If so, wipe it clean and apply a small amount of grease to the spring coils themselves. Do not load up the cavity with grease, or the spring. Also, make sure there is a thin film on the splines of the hub. Too much grease can really gum them up. It's a good idea for puddle jumping, but, not so great for normal use. How often do you take the hubs down and clean/re-lube them? They need a bit of your attention at least quarterly. More if you puddle jump... I've got a pic of a toasted spindle off of my Bronco to vouch for MORE IF YOU PUDDLE JUMP part of the last statement.
Bob
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(oh the things that girls get you into) Cant go wrong with the warn premiums....I run them on my crawler and beat the ***** out of the truck....3 yrs not one problem,been through snow/mud/rocks....The only other hub I would buy is a dynatrac,But big $$$$$.I will be going through them next week,not sure if it needs anything.....but after 3 yrs and a summer of wheelin planned I just want to make sure
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Does Ford make the manuals that come stock on our trucks or do they have someone else make them and put their name on them?
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the warns are good but so are the milemarker premiums! i run them on my truck and as often as i engage 4wd they have held up great!
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if you wanna be real hardcore i vote drive slugs
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I think im going to go with the Warns. I see that there are 3/4 ton light and heavy duty. How do I know what one I have? I think I had to go through this one other time when pricing out rotors but I can't remember
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John
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John
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