OBS vs SD Hubs
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To the best of my knowledge, the answer is no. This is because the OBS trucks used a traditional hub & spindle assembly, while the Super Duty trucks use a unitized bearing assembly. There are kits out there that will convert the Super Duty's unitized bearing assemblies to traditional hub & spindle units, but the kits are usually very expensive.
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From: SE Wisco
MM's for $20 is not going to happen?
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Putting OBS lockouts on a SD truck?
BTW - Those MMs look Bad Az!
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Putting OBS lockouts on a SD truck?
BTW - Those MMs look Bad Az!
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the mm hubs for $20 is'n gonna happen unless they are old and worn out or broken. and thanks for the comment. i liked the mm hubs because they are all stainless and they look better than the warn hubs. brand new, i think they were about $170. 449SS is the part #.
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What is this talk about a conversion kit? Off Road Store: 4X4 Manual Locking Hubs - Supreme Stainless Steel - Fits Dana 50/60 - Mile Marker #449SS, Mile Marker 4X4 Locking Hubs and Part Time Conversion Kits, 449SS
Does this do the typical elimination/plugging of the vacuum lines? Does it do more? $35 more?
Does this do the typical elimination/plugging of the vacuum lines? Does it do more? $35 more?
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What is this talk about a conversion kit? Off Road Store: 4X4 Manual Locking Hubs - Supreme Stainless Steel - Fits Dana 50/60 - Mile Marker #449SS, Mile Marker 4X4 Locking Hubs and Part Time Conversion Kits, 449SS
Does this do the typical elimination/plugging of the vacuum lines? Does it do more? $35 more?
Does this do the typical elimination/plugging of the vacuum lines? Does it do more? $35 more?
or for 20 bucks roll the dice!
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YOU DON'T NEED A CONVERSION KIT!
This is a common misconception. The kit is to covert from the OBS ratcheting automatic hubs, not the new style vacuum lock hubs. Just plug the vacuum line and go!
I just had a thought. I wonder if you could get a way with just unplugging the solenoid? Then you wouldn't have to figure a way to cap off or plug the lines. Just leave everything else connected.
This is a common misconception. The kit is to covert from the OBS ratcheting automatic hubs, not the new style vacuum lock hubs. Just plug the vacuum line and go!
I just had a thought. I wonder if you could get a way with just unplugging the solenoid? Then you wouldn't have to figure a way to cap off or plug the lines. Just leave everything else connected.
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