Hello all, new guy here with a question...... Has anyone changed out the front automatic hubs with manual locking hubs, like warn? I searched the forum for info on this but could not find much. How are the stock hubs engaged with just a switch? Vacuum, electric ? It may seem like a stupid question but we have not bought the truck yet so I am not familiar with their operation. Thanks

 

They are live, meaning they are always engaged. Must use 98-2000 parts to make it work as manual

 

Thanks, I didn't know that. Explains why the gas mileage is so low. Man, that is a set up I do not care for. Do you have any more info on the conversion? Or, maybe it's better to leave it alone?

 

I would just leave it alone. The vacumn hub system on a ranger isn't very strong or dependable, even using aftermarket hubs.

 

let me ask ya, knowing what ya know now about the 4X4 aspect of the truck......would ya buy another one?

 

Here is the link, up for grabs. http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1139581665.html

I am going to move over to a Toyota , thank you all for taking the time to reply and give your input, this is a great site with lots of participation

 

Why did you choose to go Toyota?