auto locking hubs - Page 2

chulisohombre · 11-06-2009, 03:11 PM

i went to the local 4 wheel shop and got the warn standard hubs for 80 bucks.not too bad.you should be able to find em for about that price pretty easy.they are really easy to swap out.i heard milemarker weren't as good as warns,but have never used them myself.

Metrodps · 11-06-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dieselponyexpress

WOW - what a forum! When i read the thread title i thought about that guy here in europe. But scrolling down i discoverrd your answer! Worldwide help - really awesome!

Walter

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Cuztom Racing · 11-06-2009, 05:54 PM

So what are the disadvantages of the auto hubs vs the warn manual hubs?? My 86 has the auto hubs also..

dhcomp · 11-06-2009, 06:52 PM

The auto's work fine, on teh street, as long as oyu aren't stuck.

They don't engage unless they are rolling forward. So most people wait til they are stuck, pop it in 4wd, and step on the gas. If/When the auto's engage, there is normally too much torque being sent to them, and they explode.

With manuals, you lock them before you might need 4wd, but leave the xfer case in 2wd, then stop and shift into 4wd when needed. They are locked in for sure, and don't blow up when you need them most.

Metrodps · 11-06-2009, 07:43 PM

dhcomp that is about the best I have seen it explained.

dieselponyexpress · 11-07-2009, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dhcomp

The auto's work fine, on teh street, as long as oyu aren't stuck.

They don't engage unless they are rolling forward. So most people wait til they are stuck, pop it in 4wd, and step on the gas. If/When the auto's engage, there is normally too much torque being sent to them, and they explode.

With manuals, you lock them before you might need 4wd, but leave the xfer case in 2wd, then stop and shift into 4wd when needed. They are locked in for sure, and don't blow up when you need them most.

Never had auto hubs, but i remember so saying there might be trouble with the unlock function also.

Walter

corelokt · 11-07-2009, 04:29 AM

I have a set of the auto hubs as well. If any one wants to trade for a used set of milemarkers, let me know.

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dhcomp Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 3,554 i Trader: (3 )	The auto's work fine, on teh street, as long as oyu aren't stuck. They don't engage unless they are rolling forward. So most people wait til they are stuck, pop it in 4wd, and step on the gas. If/When the auto's engage, there is normally too much torque being sent to them, and they explode. With manuals, you lock them before you might need 4wd, but leave the xfer case in 2wd, then stop and shift into 4wd when needed. They are locked in for sure, and don't blow up when you need them most. __________________ Darren 91 V2500 Suburban - Tow/Travel Rig 95 BMW 540i 6 speed (E34) DD (until i get in trouble) Women come and go, but a man can depend on a truck The Pessimist Complains About The Road. The Optimist Expects It To Get Better. A Leader Never Lifts The Throttle.

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11-06-2009, 03:11 PM	Posted in reply to dieselponyexpress's post starting "WOW - what a forum! When i read the..." #11
chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bangor,Pa Posts: 1,929 i Trader: (0 )	i went to the local 4 wheel shop and got the warn standard hubs for 80 bucks.not too bad.you should be able to find em for about that price pretty easy.they are really easy to swap out.i heard milemarker weren't as good as warns,but have never used them myself.

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corelokt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: tug hill NY Posts: 13 i Trader: (0 )	I have a set of the auto hubs as well. If any one wants to trade for a used set of milemarkers, let me know.

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