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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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Hub Conversion

If I purchase a warn/superwinch/mile marker auto to manual hub conversion kit, will any hubs work? or would it have to be the same brand as the kit?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 12:15 AM
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I can't say for 100% sure on the superwinch, but I know the milemarker/Warn kits are the same (because I have one Warn and one milemarker hub). As the design for manual hubs is pretty standard, I fully expect the superwinch are the same as the other two, as well.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 04:22 AM
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I think all the OEM/aftermarket outer shafts have the same spline count, but don't quote me on that - I have seen some that use a different spline count than the OEM equipment on some models.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 10:05 AM
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so I could find the cheapest conversion kit, then get the hubs I want..

thanks.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 10:09 PM
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My 90 Bronco II had the same number of splines as an Explorer. Therefore, I used OEM manual locking hubs from an Explorer that I found at a wrecking yard. Not all Bronco II's would be candidates for this interchange. I believe earlier years used less splines, so the model year is important to the conversion kits' application.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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It's an 86 so that would be a no go ... what about stock parts off of a junker of the same year? Would I be able to get what I need then?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 02:07 AM
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Yes. If you're taking parts from a manual hub Dana 28 TTB ('84-'89 BII, '83-'89 Ranger; with some exception(s): some '89s/'90s had the Dana 35 and some had Dana 28 guts in the 35 housing, so in that case you would have to check spline counts, IIRC), then you should be okay. You'll need the hubs, locknuts and the spacer between them. I can't remember if the spindles are the same or not or if the outer shafts are the same or not, but be prepared to get all of that stuff as well.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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Any manual conversion kit will work with any other manual hub as long as both are for your D-28. Someone once told me that you can get the parts from ford cheaper than you can get a conversion get. Not sure if that's true or not.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 97Centurion
Any manual conversion kit will work with any other manual hub as long as both are for your D-28. Someone once told me that you can get the parts from ford cheaper than you can get a conversion get. Not sure if that's true or not.

So does anyone have part numbers for the spindle nut and lock washer? The local Ford dealer parts dept leaves much to be desired and I'd rather go in and ask for the part by the number..
 
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IIRC, most local auto parts carry those?
 
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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I'm sorry, I meant a parts store instead of Ford. My friend said he got his D-35 Spindle nuts from NAPA. I would assume they could get the D-28 stuff also.
 
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Should be able to. I believe Napa, AutoZone, Shuck's/Kragen/etc, and O'Reilly all list 'em.
 
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