Manual Hubs
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From: Alsip USA
Manual Hubs
I have an 86 F250 with manual locking hubs. Is a good way to check them, lock the hub and jack up that wheel and attempt to turn? I still have the factory hubs and the left front hub lever is slightly cracked. Second of all, is there a specific hub that I need to purchase for my application, I have no idea what axles I have.
So:
how to check
how to order new ones
Will
Alsip, IL
86 F250 4x4 351W
97 Explorer XLT 4x4 4.0 SOHC
99 Jeep Sahara 4x4 4.0 I-6
So:
how to check
how to order new ones
Will
Alsip, IL
86 F250 4x4 351W
97 Explorer XLT 4x4 4.0 SOHC
99 Jeep Sahara 4x4 4.0 I-6
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From: east of Orlando
Manual Hubs
The front axle in your truck is either the light duty dana44HD-IFS which has 19 splines or the heavy duty Dana 50-IFS which has 30 splines. If your hubs are bad, count the splines on your axles and see what axle you have.If it has 19 splines order dana 44 hubs; if it has 30 splines, order dana 60 hubs (the dana 50 uses dana 60 everything from the spindle out)
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From: Topsfield, MA
Manual Hubs
If you have a supercab, it's a dana 50. Also, if it has an 8600lbs GVWR then it's a D50 and has a full floating 10.25 out back. That GVWR is listed on the sticker on the door jam.
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds
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That's it for mods now, saving for a Stang. Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds
.That's it for mods now, saving for a Stang. Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
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Manual Hubs
I have 8 lugs on front and rear axles. The rear has an additional 6 or so bolts on the rear center axle cover? I have not looked at my sticker lately. I am having the rear axle seals replaced as well as a rear brake job. I jacked up the front end and locked each hub one at a time. They rotated the axle and unlocked properly.
Will
Alsip, IL
86 F250 4x4 351W
97 Explorer XLT 4x4 4.0 SOHC
99 Jeep Sahara 4x4 4.0 I-6
Will
Alsip, IL
86 F250 4x4 351W
97 Explorer XLT 4x4 4.0 SOHC
99 Jeep Sahara 4x4 4.0 I-6
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From: Alsip USA
Manual Hubs
Ok I have the 8600 GVWR so that means that I have the heavy duty axles. That is a Dana 50 in front and 10.25 full floater rear? What other things that I don't know about are included in the 8600 GVWR package? I dont know what Transfercase I have, I think it is the Borg Warner but I am not sure. It is manually activated by lever on the floor.
Thanks for the response.
Will
Alsip, IL
86 F250 4x4 351W
97 Explorer XLT 4x4 4.0 SOHC
99 Jeep Sahara 4x4 4.0 I-6
Thanks for the response.
Will
Alsip, IL
86 F250 4x4 351W
97 Explorer XLT 4x4 4.0 SOHC
99 Jeep Sahara 4x4 4.0 I-6
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HD61cuin, I have the same truck as you 86 F250 8600 GVWR. Mine has the NP208 transfer case. It has a circular green tag that says NP 208 on it. I'm not sure how to identify the BW case.
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From: Topsfield, MA
Manual Hubs
My borg warner TC says what it is right on it. Mines a 13-56 though. The rear axle is a full floating sterling 10.25" axle, the front is a dana 50. Doesn't get any more complicated then that.
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds .
That's it for mods now, saving for a Stang. Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds
.That's it for mods now, saving for a Stang. Check out my Gallery for a look-see.