91 explorer, auto locking hubs.

[jer.londgren]

Hello. New here and like the site alot. Ok I have a 91 exp. It has automatic locking hubs. It's been clunking really bad what seems to be in the drivers side. I tore the auto hub apart and saw nothing broke or worn. About three different times now. I also pulled the front axle out and replaced the u-joints. The spindle teeth were in fine shape. Am I overlooking something? Is there anything else that could be causing the clunk. It's almost binding up but doesn't stop the tire. It happens about every 10 feet. I want to change over to manual hubs but want to make sure the hub is the problem. Any help would be great. Thanks.

 

[acidrainburn]

sorta sounds like the hub bearings are shot and the hubs are trying to engage, if so check this site out http://www.explorerforum.com/Singleton/exp.html scroll down to "Hubs, Diffs, and Transfer Case" and read the posts covering "The 4wd System "
I think a lot of us first gen owners have done these repairs.

 

[cculter]

I fought with auto hubs for about a year or so. Then I switched to manuals. Haven't have a problem yet.