Locking Hubs Fantasy?

[pmeister]

Unhappy with the uncertainty of my shift on the fly auto hubs, I read all the forums etc that said I should go manual.



However, My Ford dealer says there's no kit to replace auto hubs. My trusty mechanic says no way, you have to change the axle etc etc.



Are my dreams of replacing my auto hubs on my Eddie B, 6 cyl,explorer xlt 1994 shattered?



I don't get it.

 

[rpenner54]

You should be able to get these at any 4x4 shop. They will be cheaper at a 4x4 shop also. Try looking in your Yellow Pages for 4x4 places and start calling. This is a somewhat common part for them to stock. Your 94 should be able to do this without having to change anything other then the hubs themselfs.



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Ryan Penner
1992 Explorer Sport

 

[CHH777]

Your FORD dealer is wrong. I just replaced my auto hubs with manuals (Warn) on my 94.

Part #: WAR-29071

I got mine here: http://www.clemson4wheel.com/c4w.htm

 

[Bob Saf]

Check this out Dead Link Removed it has step by step instructions on changing from auto hubs to maunal hubs.
From 91 to 94 the hubs are the same.
Try summit racing or keystone performance on line to see if the carry the hubs and conversion kit

Bob S
1994 xlt

 

[Ray Lobato]

pmeister,
Get another "trusty mechanic", because he doesn't know what he's talking about. There are lots of people on this website that have changed over to manual hubs. There is even a write up in the FAQ's that tells you how to do it. Go to link, then scroll down a bit. Hope this helps. Dead Link Removed
Conversion from Auto to Manual Warn Hubs

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Happy Wheelin'
Ray L.
97 XLT 4X4 4.0L SOHC



[This message has been edited by Ray Lobato (edited 02-09-2000).]

 

[Kris Guilbeaux]

Ford just wants you money that is all... To buy the convertion kit cost not much more than one hub from ford... Most parts places can get them for you.



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Kris Guilbeaux
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http://www.tisd.net/~guilbeau/explorer.html