locking hub convertion

motorhead7635 · 08-21-2010, 01:55 PM

i want manual locking hubs for my 2002 sport exsplorer. right now it has a live axle in the front and i want better milelage and less wear driving on the road so dose any one make a kit that will fit my exsplorer or dose any thing swap over?

Electrohacker · 08-22-2010, 11:37 AM

nope

*AccordRanger* · 08-22-2010, 02:15 PM

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...hlight=avm+hub

yellowford · 08-23-2010, 09:34 PM

The only problem with the AVM hubs is they have proven themselves to not be very strong, although I'm considering them just to get less parts moving in the front end while driving.

*olskool reddevil* · 08-24-2010, 08:19 AM

Do we think they are strong enough for light occasional wheelen? I am no way as serious as other folks just some light offroadin and winter use.

yellowford · 08-24-2010, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olskool reddevil

Do we think they are strong enough for light occasional wheelen? I am no way as serious as other folks just some light offroadin and winter use.

They probably would be stong enough for that, if you want a few reviews just look on the ranger websites there are plenty of guys running them.

*olskool reddevil* · 08-24-2010, 06:33 PM

Thanks will do

Electrohacker · 08-25-2010, 11:50 AM

expensive swap

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Locki...Q5fAccessories

134 was the cheapest I could find the hubs on ebay
the cv's are going to be the real expense though
and the unit bearings, arent they like 145 a piece?

I suppose it's not bad if you plan on keeping your dana 35 for a long time, but I have a Dana44 sitting in the garage, lol

motorhead7635 · 08-28-2010, 03:25 PM

my cv shafts are new. do i have to change to a ranger cv shaft?

08-21-2010, 01:55 PM	#1
motorhead7635 Wannabe Elite Explorer york Maine 02 sport Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 29 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	locking hub convertion i want manual locking hubs for my 2002 sport exsplorer. right now it has a live axle in the front and i want better milelage and less wear driving on the road so dose any one make a kit that will fit my exsplorer or dose any thing swap over?

08-22-2010, 11:37 AM	#2
Electrohacker Wannabe Elite Explorer Clinton Twp, MI '96 XLT V8 4WD Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,258 Vehicle Specs	nope __________________ it's funny that everyone's embarrassed to drive a station wagon, but drop a truck chassis under it and call it a SUV and suddenly everyone wants one... my truck's build up (in progress)

08-22-2010, 02:15 PM	#3
AccordRanger Elite Explorer Firestone, CO 99 Sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 265 Vehicle Specs	http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...hlight=avm+hub __________________ 99 Sport: 2.5" TT, add-a-leaf, BW1354m, front and rear sway-bar disconnects, 265/75/16 TreadWright Guard Dogs, custom COLORADO pinstriping. 86 Ranger STX: Inanimate object

08-23-2010, 09:34 PM	#4
yellowford Wannabe Elite Explorer Gardner ks 97 xj Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 915 Vehicle Specs	The only problem with the AVM hubs is they have proven themselves to not be very strong, although I'm considering them just to get less parts moving in the front end while driving. __________________ 97 Heep Cherokee 01 explorer sport 2wd

08-24-2010, 08:19 AM	#5
olskool reddevil Elite Explorer franklin ma 98 exploder sport Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 116 Vehicle Specs	strength? Do we think they are strong enough for light occasional wheelen? I am no way as serious as other folks just some light offroadin and winter use. __________________ 98 sport tt aal cai tb spcr 33's flmst duals brn wire lockin hubs Henson tune 79 f-350 6x6 straight pipes 82 flt geezerglide s&s,sifton,straights etc,etc 55 mercury primer,yblock 3deuce,nasty cam straights coming soon y-block stroker I'm only here for a good time not a long time

08-24-2010, 06:33 PM	#7
olskool reddevil Elite Explorer franklin ma 98 exploder sport Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 116 Vehicle Specs	Thanks will do __________________ 98 sport tt aal cai tb spcr 33's flmst duals brn wire lockin hubs Henson tune 79 f-350 6x6 straight pipes 82 flt geezerglide s&s,sifton,straights etc,etc 55 mercury primer,yblock 3deuce,nasty cam straights coming soon y-block stroker I'm only here for a good time not a long time

08-25-2010, 11:50 AM	#8
Electrohacker Wannabe Elite Explorer Clinton Twp, MI '96 XLT V8 4WD Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,258 Vehicle Specs	expensive swap http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Locki...Q5fAccessories 134 was the cheapest I could find the hubs on ebay the cv's are going to be the real expense though and the unit bearings, arent they like 145 a piece? I suppose it's not bad if you plan on keeping your dana 35 for a long time, but I have a Dana44 sitting in the garage, lol __________________ it's funny that everyone's embarrassed to drive a station wagon, but drop a truck chassis under it and call it a SUV and suddenly everyone wants one... my truck's build up (in progress)

08-28-2010, 03:25 PM	#9
motorhead7635 Wannabe Elite Explorer york Maine 02 sport Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 29 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	my cv shafts are new. do i have to change to a ranger cv shaft?