4X4 auto locking hub problem

[Puremuscle]

I recenly bought a 91 Explorer 4wd, and, and of course the auto lockinh 4x4 is not working. I took the front hubs off and found the insides broken. Since i'm not going to use the 4x4 any time soon, can I drive the truck without buying new hubs?

 

[James909]

It's fine to drive it without the hubs working. Just put the old ones back on and make sure that both of them are unlocked.

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

welcome

 

[Puremuscle]

Even if the loking parts a cracked. I pulled this "c" clip looking thing off, removed the sprocket and that lokcing piece was cracked. So remove all the chip pieces and reinstall and i'm good. Another question. do i have to put all the guts back in or can i just install the hub.

Thanks again

 

[James909]

No need to put all of the pieces inside the hub back on. Just the outer casing to protect the spindle and bearings from water and road debris.

 

[Puremuscle]

Thanks for the help...I'll be back. The truck has a dash bosrd problem in that the temp and fuel doesn't register, but everything eles does. One problem at a time!