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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 09:43 PM
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manual hubs or factory vacuum

My neighbor asked me to ask you guys, should he

go with manual lock in/out hubs or go with the factory auto vacuum hubs?
he has a '98 ranger xlt 3.0

he's going to replace them, but he doesn't know which 1 is preferred.
thanks guys...
 
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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 10:32 PM
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It depends on your neighbor's situation. You will find some opinions on both sides expressed HERE.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by todd_adams2001
My neighbor asked me to ask you guys, should he

go with manual lock in/out hubs or go with the factory auto vacuum hubs?
he has a '98 ranger xlt 3.0

he's going to replace them, but he doesn't know which 1 is preferred.
thanks guys...
I went with the Rugged Ridge/AVM manual hubs on my 1998 4 liter. More reliable, better looking and less than half the price.
 
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