HUB & race problems - sourcing issues

[Ldub]

I've had this happen before John...EXACTLY the same scenario....

I went to the salvage yard with my trusty tool box & scored a used hub from a Trooper.

If you clean all the grease outta the hub, you can see indents around the back side of the race, where a punch can be employed with a striking instrument, to get the old one out. The new one doesn't need to be pressed in, just tapped in, gradually working around the edge with a copper or brass mallet.

Don't forget the exciter ring on the back side...

[JHarris1385]

Do you know what caused your expanding?

Iv easily put $1,000 into the VX in repairs in the last 30 days.

When i search for used hubs I see this "NOT THE LOCKING 4X4 HUB"

[Ldub]

Same thing that caused yours...I let the bearings go too long between re-packing. The bearing at that point gets hot enough to expand the hub, then when it cools, with the weight of the vehicle on it (parked overnight) it can't contract evenly, or at all. Repeat this process over time, & the whole hub get's FUBAR'd.

[JHarris1385]

Are those new prices?

Should I be looking for one without the locking hub lingo?

Thank you.

[Ldub]

Those are clearly salvage yards John...IIRC, locking hubs are just an addition to the standard hub.

You're gonna have to do your own legwork from here on...pick up the phone, cross reference part numbers, whatever it takes...

At this point, I've done about all I can do from this end. I guess I could go pull one & mail it to ya, but I ain't that nice of a fellow.

You obviously are able to use the net...so...

Indiana Salvage Yards

JUNKYARD DOG

Used Parts Central

Car Part . Com

[JHarris1385]

No, I wasnt asking for the leg work. Just making sure when I have been seraching and have come across some that specifiy and some that dont about locking. From my phone I only saw westwood auto and didnt click a link. Now I get to the computer and see salvage and recycle.

Thanks for the link, im glad someone has had the same issue and could help.

ill just go ahead and pm you my address...haha

[Ldub]

LOL...OK, since I'm a known Luddite, I have no idea of what's what with regard to what the web looks like on a phone.

I just use mine to talk to people...period!. And even then, it's as little as possible.

You know why they call me "the great communicator"?...they don't...

Good luck in your quest for VX wellness...

[reneesdesign]

I'm reliving this experience for a second time. first time was about 18 months ago. I broke down and ordered a new hub, installed a new half shaft, and new inner & outer Timken bearing/race sets. Why is this happening again?

[Marlin]

I ruined one when my CV shaft shattered into the hub assembly. I replaced it 3 yrs ago with one out of a yard Trooper, no problems. I am not sure if the 2wd vs 4wd are different though.