Warn Hubs VS Warn Premium hubs
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I am wondering what is the advantage (real world) between the two. I have a 95 f-150 4x4, that will not engage front axle (drivers hub will not lock). So, I beleive that I need new hubs. Anyway to test this, other than the fact that I can't get the front tires to spin on snow? I was also told that there is a conversion kit for the premium hubs as well, but I am assuming that is for an auto to manual conversion, am I correct? I already have manuals,and wouldn't go with anything else.
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i dont really know the exact differnce between the two but i always installed warn premiums in every truck i have own because of the all metle design that looks much stronger then it conterpart,they also have a life time warrenty (very useful), i recommend spending a little more and get the premiums
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Yeah, I just priced them,and they are $30 more then the regular (100 for reg, 130 for premium Cdn funds). I think I will go with the better ones, just on warranty alone.
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Well, the hubs actually cost me 140, plus 90 for conversion kit. However, I already have Warn manuals on the truck, and I don't believe I need the conversion kit. Is this correct? I would like the money back in my pocket for sure.
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if you already have manuals, you do not need the conversion kit, you just need new hubs, Order your hubs from www.4wheelparts.com the warn standard and premium hubs are the same price, and they are cheap.
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I just bought the Warn 1/4 click hubs for $70 US
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Warn Hubs VS Warn Premium hubs
Jack the tire off the ground and turn the wheel with the hub
locked and unlocked. I can feel the difference in mine this
way and I can also hear the hub engaging. It won't engage
right away until the splines line up. Why don't you take it
apart and look whats going on? It might be a simple fix. At
least you will have more knowledge of whats going on even if
you can't fix it. I put the cheap warn hubs on mine and they
have worked fine for the past 5 yrs. If you've got the money
though, the expensive ones are nice. What amazes me is the
small pot metal ring that engages everything. Those guys put
those huge tires on their trucks and the only thing turning them
is that small soft splined ring.
locked and unlocked. I can feel the difference in mine this
way and I can also hear the hub engaging. It won't engage
right away until the splines line up. Why don't you take it
apart and look whats going on? It might be a simple fix. At
least you will have more knowledge of whats going on even if
you can't fix it. I put the cheap warn hubs on mine and they
have worked fine for the past 5 yrs. If you've got the money
though, the expensive ones are nice. What amazes me is the
small pot metal ring that engages everything. Those guys put
those huge tires on their trucks and the only thing turning them
is that small soft splined ring.
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Are you sure that is a "soft" splined ring. I'd probbably be amazed at the same sort of thing, but some metals can be that strong (like Titanium, but that stuff is EX*****IVE).
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I forgot about this thread that I posted!
Anyway,I did go with the premium manual hubs. The old ones were worn out quite a bit. These seem to be a heavier unit, that's for sure! But, again, I have to agree that there isn't a whole lot holding it there, but 4 wheelers have been using these for years, so they can't be that bad!
Anyway,I did go with the premium manual hubs. The old ones were worn out quite a bit. These seem to be a heavier unit, that's for sure! But, again, I have to agree that there isn't a whole lot holding it there, but 4 wheelers have been using these for years, so they can't be that bad!
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I have owned various trucks with Dana 44 front axles and have experience with both standard and Premium Warn hubs.
The biggest differences between the two are the dial and the engagement travel. The cheaper ones engage in 1/4 turn, and have a plastic dial mechanism and some internal parts. The Premiums have 3/4 turn travel for engagement and use all metal parts.
I, too, have noticed the rather small piece of metal that engages the front wheels, and carry around two driveplates from a Full Size Jeep with full-time 4wd as backup.
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The biggest differences between the two are the dial and the engagement travel. The cheaper ones engage in 1/4 turn, and have a plastic dial mechanism and some internal parts. The Premiums have 3/4 turn travel for engagement and use all metal parts.
I, too, have noticed the rather small piece of metal that engages the front wheels, and carry around two driveplates from a Full Size Jeep with full-time 4wd as backup.
fordmando
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