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Auto-lock hubs (Long)
I followed Guzzle's write up last night and disassembled my auto hubs and cleaned and lubed them. I did this because the other day when I needed them to lock they wouldn't. I couldn't turn them by hand so I resorted to a pair of pliers to get them to turn. After I got out of the ditch I tried to use the pliers to unlock them and that is when both sides jammed up and wouldn't move.
After they were disassembled I tried to move the selector knob and it was still jammed. So at this point I figured that they were junk so I began to investigate with them a bit. I was able to remove the selector knob without breaking them to much (both side already had a hole in each knob) and to my suprise they were filled with rust. So I cleaned them all up and reassembled them and to my suprise one still worked and the other one was broken (selector knob) when I was using my hand to install it back in the truck. So now I'm without 4X4 and one hub is not installed so I would like to get some form of a replacement here as quickly as possible. I know the Warn units are highly recommended, but the only downside is the auto lock will no longer work. Now I know it sounds lazy but I really would like to retain that feature if I could. I don't do any off roading or rock crawling etc.... So does anyone have a set of auto locks for sale or know of a pair out there? Secondly my truck is an early 99 so is my auto lock hub different than the later trucks? Now if I did go with the Warn units will they bolt right up to my early 99 or is there a conversion kit or something? I saw on Raul's site that the Warn hubs he sells are for 99.5 and up. Now for what it is worth I took my hubs off the truck from start to finish using the methods described by guzzle's write up. I only say this because I have heard that the later trucks use a three bolt mounting system to secure the hub whereas my truck used a retaining clip almost like a c-clip. This is the exact same set up that I saw was on guzzle's truck so I'm not sure if my truck was converted to the later style or not (his truck is a 2002 FYI.) Sorry for being so long winded and thanks for any help. Mike |
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jnhuber, What kind of shape are the hubs in. Are the selector knobs in good shape (no holes or chips that would allow water past them)? Do they turn freely? I have cash in hand now and would pay you the $150 you want immediately. I would be willing to negotiate a different price if you find that the hubs are worth more than that. That is of course if they will fit my early 99 truck. Thanks, Mike Last edited by MATREDGT : 01-20-2008 at 12:14 PM. |
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Matredgt, There are no holes or chips in it it looks pretty clean. The one I took of the driver side is hard to turn but I have been told buy one a tech that it just needs to be cleaned and lubed. I don't know if it will fit your truck but it came off a 2001 f350. I have not cleaned it because I don't have the time, I'm kinda worried about breaking it taking it apart or not being able to get it back together. I'm really needing to get a new wheel bearing seeing as how my truck is broke and now my wifes van is broke. I could use more than $150 but I don't know whats fair. let me know what you can do and we will make a deal. |
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jnhuber,
Sounds good let me find out for sure if they will fit or not. If I don't get a reply on here tonight I will try and make it to the dealership and see if they will tell me. So does anyone have any ideas on my other questions? Thanks, Mike |
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