Automatic Locking Hub

[Frankkube]

Shop just called back again and stated the right automatic locking hub is shot.. What will this run me?

Explorer in distress.

 

[88vert]

brand new over 300 Switch to manuels they are alot stronger and alot cheaper.About 150 for the set.Auto hubs are a weal spot on the first gen ex's

 

[88vert]

Very easy to do also

Dead Link Removed

 

[sncwfo99]

It will run you around $225.00-$250.00 just for the hub. Then you have labor costs too, only takes about 5 minutes to change the hub. Ford will probably get you for at least 1 hour if not more on labor though. You can convert it to manual lockouts for $150.00-$200.00 and not have to worry about them breaking on you again. Tha auto hubs are very weak and not worth spending that kind of money on. The conversion is a very simple procedure, will only take you about an hour to do both sides.

 

[88vert]

or you can buy a used auto hub from someone on this site

 

[Positive Vibes]

You have a couple of options as stated above.

1. Buy a rebuilt one, there is someone on this site that rebuilds and sells them.

2. Buy one from someone on this site who has switched to manuals.

3. Buy manauls (this is my vote), Warn and Milemarker make them.

PS It will probably cost you less to convert your hubs to manuals than it will be to replace one auto. Plus your manuals will last longer and you can repair them yourself.