auto hubs VS manually locking

[huskyfan23]

So you can lock 1 hub and drive like that at all times with no problems?

 

[Alec]

You could, but why? More wear and tear on parts and worse mileage.

 

[Webster3]

Originally posted by huskyfan23
I believe you need manuals anyways if you ever decide to put a locker in the front.

Whoa, is that true?

Ed

 

[Alec]

I don't think so necessarily, since the autos should only lock up when you want them to. However, the autos are weaker than manuals and thus could fail under the load.

 

[huskyfan23]

Originally posted by dgibson
www.4wheelparts.com that is where I ordered my manual hubs. So much improvement. It cost @$200 for everything that you need. Not to mention that the tool for taking the manual hubs off is a hell of a lot cheaper then the rounded hex head socket for the auto hubs.

Do they have the spindle nut conversion kit also? Is that extra?

 

[DeRocha]

Originally posted by Webster3
Whoa, is that true?

Ed

I personally would NOT run a locker in the front diff with Autohubs, a rear locker would be fine. In a standard open differential the force will take the path of least resistance. With a locked diff both wheels will be under power thus putting a ton of stress on the hubs. If you're only mild wheeling then autohubs would be ok, but a locker (IMO) isn't for mild wheeling..

 

[Premier]

Ok, say you DO have auto hubs and a locker. If you blow an auto hub is the vehicle still driveable?

 

[Webster3]

Yeah, you can still drive I believe... the wheel that blew can no longer be powered though.

I imagine the locker will put extra strain on the auto hubs and there is a bigger chance of breakage... but I don't think I'm that worried about getting a locker before the warn hubs. I think they will hold up. I'm not rock-climbing or anything here in Jersey... mostly sand, mud and maybe some climbing.

Ed

 

[Premier]

Originally posted by Webster3
Yeah, you can still drive I believe... the wheel that blew can no longer be powered though.

Ed

Ok, thats what I was thinking. Anyone know for sure?

 

[dgibson]

Originally posted by huskyfan23
Do they have the spindle nut conversion kit also? Is that extra?

The $200 covers the hubs and the conversion kit. The hubs are only @$160. The conversion is the only $40.

 

[DeRocha]

Originally posted by Premier
Ok, say you DO have auto hubs and a locker. If you blow an auto hub is the vehicle still driveable?

The vehicle is driveable provided you inspect the inside of the hub (and remove any broken components) to ensure they will not be moving around chewing up the stub axle spines...

 

[Brandons]

$200 american is quite a bit canadian though, i dont think il be gettin any manual hubs anyday soon.

 

[DeRocha]

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[dgibson]

Originally posted by Brandons
$200 american is quite a bit canadian though, i dont think il be gettin any manual hubs anyday soon.

$200 for both hubs and conversion kit is better than $300 for 1 auto hub

 

[Hotweels]

$200 american is quite a bit canadian though, i dont think il be gettin any manual hubs anyday soon.

It is only around $300 for explorer manual hub's from warn (cdn fund's) trust me i bought a set about 8 months ago.
Cheaper yet would be mile marker hub's, should save you around $50 i think?
too bad yer in TO i am trying to sell my warn's fer $150 right now conversion kit included i dont realy need em since i have a D44 now
...... just a guess but you havent heard of www.national4wd.com ? thery are located in TO decent prices too.

 

[Premier]

Someone mentioned in another thread that the manual hubs couldnt be used in a 2nd gen... Is this true? Or can they be used, but you also have to use the switch on the dash..?

 

[Hotweels]

yep manuals are only for 91-94 first gen X's

 

[dgibson]

Originally posted by Hotweels
It is only around $300 for explorer manual hub's from warn (cdn fund's) trust me i bought a set about 8 months ago.

I really hope that $300 is canadian.

 

[Hotweels]

riddle me this riddle me that....... our canuckastan peso is at a 10yr hi around .77 cents compaired to .68 about 2yr's ago so why is the canadian consumer not seeing any price drop's?...... i am 100% sure we wont! bend over all you fellow canadian's were about to take it dry!
be warned america your about to see some real price increases

 

[Premier]

Originally posted by Hotweels
yep manuals are only for 91-94 first gen X's

Well ****... I am un-subscribing to this thread now... Pointless, absolutely pointless