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Title: One more hub question...
Post by: mallard75 on July 01, 2008, 08:24:20 PM

SO My manual locking hubs are fried.  I am leaning towards the Warn hubs but see they are listed several different ways: "External Mount And Flange Mount, Not For Front Axle Disconnect Systems"  Anyone know how to decipher this? Also what is "front axle disconnect systems?"  Thanks!

Title: Re: One more hub question...
Post by: Zukipilot on July 02, 2008, 05:36:23 AM

When replacing my 10 year old factory hubs, I went with aftermarket thinking they would be better :-\, but after blowing apart a set of superwinch hubs (no fault of their own, twisted an outter stub shaft in it), I called Hawk and got some good used factory replacements...and never had issues out of them.

Zig

Title: Re: One more hub question...
Post by: reb on July 02, 2008, 03:22:02 PM

Quote from: mallard75 on July 01, 2008, 08:24:20 PM

...Also what is "front axle disconnect systems?"  Thanks!

The "front axle disconnect system" on my old ?T100 used a vacuum setup to disconnect one side of the front axle to disengage the drive to the front instead of using hubs, as on the older 4x4s and our trackkicks.

I put Warn hubs on my zuke when I got it because the original hubs were shot.  I caught a bit of flack on a couple of these forums, but they have served me well.  The major complaint seems to be that they come loose at inopportune times.  I cleaned out the bolt holes well and used loctite on the bolts.  They haven't loosened yet.

Title: Re: One more hub question...
Post by: mallard75 on July 03, 2008, 05:24:26 AM

Thanks guys!  I think I am going to go with the Warns... RRO has the premiums for $124... those exact hubs were $235 at NAPA.  Hawk has some used ones for $75/each but I like the lifetime warranty on the Warns. Reb, thanks for the locktite tip, I will make sure I do that from the get go

Title: Re: One more hub question...
Post by: RJkick on July 03, 2008, 01:06:55 PM

I have some used originals $40 shipped

Title: Re: One more hub question...
Post by: Drone637 on July 03, 2008, 04:56:43 PM

With the Warn hubs, use lock tight and check the bolts before runs.  Without the cone washers they have a habit of working their way loose.

Title: Re: One more hub question...
Post by: reb on July 03, 2008, 08:53:19 PM

Years ago I had a couple of Scouts.  The Scouts' hubs were similar to Warn (if they weren't Warn) and used a soft washer-type part which, when bent over the mounting bolt head, wouldn't allow the bolt to turn.  I know some Jeeps used the same type of locking device.  I have several that I am thinking about trying, tho they don't seem to fit as well as they should.  Has anyone here had any experience with them?

Title: Re: One more hub question...
Post by: sklope on July 05, 2008, 08:09:50 AM

I bought Mile Marker hubs and have had no problems with them. $110 |removethispart|@ AutoZone 3 years ago.