mellowed

My neighbor changed his hubs and will never again get Autos. You only
know they are kaput when you need them.

BTW, both my Super duty and '92 Bronco are manual. My next Super Duty
will also be manual.


: 96 full size bronco, Auto hubs aren't engagaging.
: Buying warn manual locking hubs.
: Anyone that's done this before with some advice or tips is appreciated
: Thanks .
:

the other kevin in san diego

Got mine from a dealer when they peeled 'em off a trade-in. $60 for a
set of pretty much brand new Warn Premiums...


Not me.. Swapped the autos from manuals on my last truck and ordered
manuals on the new truck. I've *NEVER* had 'em freeze up or get stuck
on me, but then again I'm a maintenance freak so I always keep 'em
well lubed and clean. IMO the manual units are more durable...

paj3

I had the autos removed from my '94 Ranger, and Warns put on. The autos never
gave me anything but trouble, and let me down when I really needed them. The
security of manual locking hubs is something I will never be without again.
-- pj


Buying warn manual locking hubs.
Anyone that's done this before with some advice or tips is appreciated
Thanks .

ulysses

Here are instructions for Bronco II, Ranger, and Explorer. They may have
instructions for the Bronco too. Either way it's probably very similar.

I found I did NOT need a really big wrench to remove the big nut--it came
off easily after removing the lock pin just by tapping it gently with a
small hammer and screwdriver to get it to turn a little. You will probably
need the big socket to torque the new nuts though.

Here's some info on repairing autohubs if you are interested in keeping
yours.

http://draco.acs.uci.edu/explorer/autohubs.html

Once again this is for Explorers but probably very close to the same thing.
I have 2 Explorers and put Warn manual hubs on both. It took a little over
an hour the first time and less than an hour the second time. The only
disadvantage I can think of is that you have to remember if they are locked
or not. I much prefer the manual cause they always work when I need them.

ulysses

The link mysteriously disappeared.

http://www.4x4cyberstore.com/website/install_hubs_01.html

And here's some more about Explorer hubs:

http://www.explorer4x4.com/tips2.html#hub