Hey i have been having trouble with my wheel bearings and im looking for opinions. I have an 02 ranger and have been through 3 wheel bearings already. One of my friends suggested manual locking hubs for the front because it would then eliminate the closed bearing system. meaning cheaper if i were to wear one out. But I cant find a manual locking hub for my year Ranger anyone know of where i can order one??

 

you need the 98-00 front half shafts and look for 98-00 hubs

 

Half shafts how easy are they to install?

 

idk on that...some are easy, some are a b*itch

 

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Anyone able to dumb it down as to what i have to purchase to perform this mod?

 

you would need 98-early 2000 wheel bearings, cv shafts, and hubs, and some seals and clips.....IMO not worth it because i have gone through a couple wheel bearing my self...it all depends on what brand and quality wheel bearing you get...

 

Your friend doesn't know what he is talking about. When you switch over to hubs (you would need axleshafts, wheel/bearing units, and manual hubs), you still have a similar wheel/bearing sealed unit that is nearly the same cost and just as problematic. Only you spent a bunch of money and have more things to fail. Use GOOD QUALITY bearings (timkens) and keep the setup you've already got.

 

i love the auto hubs in my truck...hit 4wd whenever i need it dont have to freeze my @$$ off to lock in my hubs lol

 

haha i guess thats a plus. Well looks like I am dropping another bearing into it soon its starting to squeak and chirp a little bit when i turn left

 

You don't have auto hubs in your truck. You have live axles, your front drive line is always engaged, always turning.