Manual front Hubs?
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Manual front Hubs?
Okay, I've got manual locking hubs on my 1993 Ranger. I liked them because they reduced the vibrations in the steering wheel, and I figured they must also reduce some form of internal wear? Anyways, think they'd fit inplace of my auto-hubs on my 2002 FX4? If so, would they work just like my 1993's system? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!
#3
Originally Posted by Redneckstone
no sorry there is no manual hub on the 5th gen rangers. from what I understand is they are free floating hubs
#6
Originally Posted by Morph
Right, but it seems I can hear and feel a vibration in my 02's stock setup. So, the question is: Can would the Old MANUAL hubs fin in place of the Current ones? I'm aware they dont come manual, as most nothing does these days, thats why I want the old style
i bet your vibration is coming from a bad bearing, or unbalanced tire or bent wheel, or about 5 more things i cant think of not your "hubs"
#7
Originally Posted by optikal illushun
u can not use, fab or adapt manual locking hubs to a newer ranger. unless u swap out the entire front end. trust me, if it could be done, sarahs would have em already.
the new trucks use a vacuum type actuation for 4wd engauagement, thus no hubs.
the new trucks use a vacuum type actuation for 4wd engauagement, thus no hubs.
#9
#10
Originally Posted by optikal illushun
the new trucks use a vacuum type actuation for 4wd engauagement, thus no hubs.
The Ranger 4WD is not vacuum actuated. Most Rangers are shifted into 2HI, 4HI and 4LO by an electric motor (Electronic Shift-on-the-Fly). Manually shifted transfer cases have been available on selected models/years.
Vacuum was used to engage the troublesome automatic Pulse Vacuum Hublock system found only on 1998~2000 1/2 4x4 Rangers.
#12
Originally Posted by optikal illushun
i didnt know when the change over was. oh well it still sucks IMO :-D.
Ford got it half right with the manual transfer case in the FX series trucks...why cant they offer manual hubs? oh ya thats right, for all the lazy bastards or dumbasses who dont know or wont get out to use them.
Ford got it half right with the manual transfer case in the FX series trucks...why cant they offer manual hubs? oh ya thats right, for all the lazy bastards or dumbasses who dont know or wont get out to use them.
#14
Tthis question is for who ever wants to answer it, I have a 1996 Ford Ranger rear drive 2.3litre, I was wondering if both tires moved when I accelerated? I know that many rear drive mustangs are read drive but only one wheel usually the rear right puts power to the floor, is it the same case for the Ranger?
#15
Originally Posted by optikal illushun
id be happy with the system the SuperDuties use...
#16
Originally Posted by virtual_verve
Tthis question is for who ever wants to answer it, I have a 1996 Ford Ranger rear drive 2.3litre, I was wondering if both tires moved when I accelerated? I know that many rear drive mustangs are read drive but only one wheel usually the rear right puts power to the floor, is it the same case for the Ranger?
#17
I read this over at ORR just the other day. Seems there is a south american company that offers an alternative for PVH folks. ... Of course that does nothing for us 2000+ folks.
I see a lot of super dutys around w/ manual hubs. I have to suspect that it is a popular configuration.
I see a lot of super dutys around w/ manual hubs. I have to suspect that it is a popular configuration.
#21
Originally Posted by NHBubba
No 'unlock' setting? That blows. That means no 2Lo for them.. unless the t-case supports it.
Originally Posted by Bob
The SuperDuties have either Manual Locking Hubs or Pulse Vacuum Hubs. The S/D MLH and PVH are made by Warn, the same folks who supplied Ford with the disastrous 98~00 Ranger PVH. I guess you just have to hope they did a better job this time.
I'v seen more SD Hubs explode than I have Rangers... but the SD's allways lock..
#23
Originally Posted by optikal illushun
u can not use, fab or adapt manual locking hubs to a newer ranger. unless u swap out the entire front end. trust me, if it could be done, sarahs would have em already.
the new trucks use a vacuum type actuation for 4wd engauagement, thus no hubs.
the new trucks use a vacuum type actuation for 4wd engauagement, thus no hubs.
I almost guarantee you could fab and adapt but it would like a lot of R&D and a lot of machining expertise. but i guarantee it could be done.
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