Ok, so my hubs are blown.. how much is this gonna cost?

[QuikSilver]

It's a '95, with auto hubs, and part time 4wd... how much is this gonna cost for new hub parts and labor? and is it at all possible to install myself?

thanks!

 

[EBInterceptor]

I've seen a write-up on putting replacing the hubs with manuals, but heard putting in autos are a lot harder to do yourself.

 

[JPA1982]

i had my left auto hub fixed at ford, for almost 400 after everything

 

[CodePoet]

Replace them with manual hubs. they are much stronger and alot cheaper. You can get them on dersert rat I think

Good Luck
CP

 

[KPT]

First off you can't put manual hubs on a second gen. They're not really auto either, they're permanently engaged.

You can get a new hub/spindle assembley at Advance Auto for around $200.

Changing them is not hard. Take off the tire, take out the two bolts that hold on the caliper and then the two bolts that hold on the caliper bracket. Take the rotor off, if you've never taken it off it will probably be rusted in place. Once you get the rotor off, take the CV nut off, then the three bolts that hold the spindle on off. Theres a little bolt that holds the ABS wire on. Take that off then follow the wire and unplug it, behind the front bumper.

 

[MrShorty]

Further clarification: 2nd gen don't have auto hubs like the 1st gen. '95 & '96 have a vacuum actuated mechanism in the front differential that disengages the front axle inside the differential (not to up on how it works, but it is there). If you're having trouble with the front axle engaging, make sure you have vacuum to the differential, and that the solenoid that controls the vacuum is working.