91 XLT 4x4, grinding in front end

bus357 · 11-30-2003, 10:44 PM

i got a 91 explorer 4x4 xlt 4 door with all the auto 4x4 push button auto hubs, when 4x4 is engaged and under a load it seems as though the front end is popping out and grinding, please help, i cant identify the problem!!

88vert · 11-30-2003, 10:46 PM

Your auto hubs went south

bus357 · 11-30-2003, 10:56 PM

thanx, would it be the locking mechanisn or the whole hubs, cause they are being converted to manual locking next week.

88vert · 11-30-2003, 11:02 PM

Its just the hubs.They are a weak spot on the first gen explorers

Manual is the way to go

bus357 · 11-30-2003, 11:54 PM

so if i convert it to manual and relace the hubs it should be fine, i wont need to go into all the gears and shit behind the hubs, thanks alot buddy

88vert · 12-01-2003, 12:01 AM

When you buy the manuel hubs make sure you get the conversion kit.Go to the for sale section there should be a few sets on there for sale

88vert · 12-01-2003, 12:02 AM

http://www.glue.umd.edu/~singletn/we...s/hubconv.html

11-30-2003, 10:44 PM	#1
bus357 Wannabe Elite Explorer campbell river b.c. 91 XLT 4x4 4 door Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 5 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	91 XLT 4x4, grinding in front end i got a 91 explorer 4x4 xlt 4 door with all the auto 4x4 push button auto hubs, when 4x4 is engaged and under a load it seems as though the front end is popping out and grinding, please help, i cant identify the problem!!

12-01-2003, 12:02 AM	#7
88vert Wannabe Elite Explorer clinton,iowa 94 unlimited Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 5,360 Vehicle Specs	Then go here http://www.glue.umd.edu/~singletn/we...s/hubconv.html

11-30-2003, 10:46 PM	#2
88vert Wannabe Elite Explorer clinton,iowa 94 unlimited Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 5,360 Vehicle Specs	Your auto hubs went south

11-30-2003, 10:56 PM	#3
bus357 Wannabe Elite Explorer campbell river b.c. 91 XLT 4x4 4 door Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 5 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	thanx, would it be the locking mechanisn or the whole hubs, cause they are being converted to manual locking next week.

11-30-2003, 11:02 PM	#4
88vert Wannabe Elite Explorer clinton,iowa 94 unlimited Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 5,360 Vehicle Specs	Its just the hubs.They are a weak spot on the first gen explorers Manual is the way to go

11-30-2003, 11:54 PM	#5
bus357 Wannabe Elite Explorer campbell river b.c. 91 XLT 4x4 4 door Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 5 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	so if i convert it to manual and relace the hubs it should be fine, i wont need to go into all the gears and shit behind the hubs, thanks alot buddy

12-01-2003, 12:01 AM	#6
88vert Wannabe Elite Explorer clinton,iowa 94 unlimited Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 5,360 Vehicle Specs	When you buy the manuel hubs make sure you get the conversion kit.Go to the for sale section there should be a few sets on there for sale