I have a 86k5 that has the original auto locking hubs. I would like to get rid of them and get into some manual locking hubs. What are the recomendations.......
thanks
thanks
CK5
Register an account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members.
auto locking hubs
- Thread starter Justin Fleming
- Start date
spastik monkey
Registered Member
Warn is the only way to go
Don't throw you autos away there is a guy in Germany (i think) that needs them. Here is the thread so you can email him.
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261724&highlight=auto+locking+hubs
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261724&highlight=auto+locking+hubs
What is the going price on these and how dificult of a job is it to swap them out? I imagine it is not to hard as I picture them just being a assembly that you would insert to the hub...
thanks
lectric80
3/4 ton status
They can be swapped in an hour or so. You will want to grease your wheel bearings, and replace the wheel seal while doing it.
The price varies, but the last time I looked they were around $150 for the Warn Premium hubs.
The price varies, but the last time I looked they were around $150 for the Warn Premium hubs.
Or spend less than 1/2 that here:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MMK-104/
Mile Marker all stainless, with brass center cap. I have these and have never failed me.
Should be able to get warn premium's for less than $100, or regular warn's for even cheaper.
dieselponyexpress
1/2 ton status
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
chulisohombre
1/2 ton status
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.
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
Just one of the things that makes us brothers/sisters!
Cuztom Racing
Registered Member
So what are the disadvantages of the auto hubs vs the warn manual hubs?? My 86 has the auto hubs also..
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.
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.
dieselponyexpress
1/2 ton status
Never had auto hubs, but i remember so saying there might be trouble with the unlock function also.
Walter
