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My Locking Hubs on my 2000 Ford Ranger Keep Popping Out

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Old Jan 15, 2026
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My Locking Hubs on my 2000 Ford Ranger Keep Popping Out

I ditched the pulsating locking hubs and put in some Rugged Ridge Manual Lockers and I’ve purchased too many of the orange plastic locking rings that seem to not keep them inside the hub.
I saw that they need a Spiral Locking Ring but for the life of me cannot seem to find them anywhere. Do they need the spiral rings?
If so where could I find them at?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2026
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I changed my pulse vacuum hubs several years ago with the Rugged Ridge as well. Pretty much plug and play. Not sure what are talking about with the "orange plastic locking rings".
 
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Old Jan 17, 2026
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They are the retaining rings for the hubs. I have had to replace them so I could replace the hub assembly and ever since I’ve replaced them I’ve had issues with the locking hubs staying in the hub.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2026
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These locking hubs simply snap into place once lined up on the half shaft axle I have looked and If the tabs are broken I don't see any way to replace those locking tabs. Unless I missed it I looked at Rugged Ridge and don't see any replacement tabs.
 
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