Manual Locking Hubs

[CoastieCosta567]

well i have a 2wd-4wd swtich, the gain i get on MPG is only 1 extra Mile, not to much, power i can't tell. But my main reason why i have the TOD of all the time unless offroading is cuz sence i got the lift it makes this weird noise, and many here have had it or have it when you go higher then 50mph, but when i have the TOD off the noise goes away. I don't know if there is a bigger problem here then i think, but thats what i do.

[JHarris1385]

So is 6 bolt 17 spline what we look for?

If out in the junk yards how can one determine if they are pulling off a quality hub?

[kodiak]

So is 6 bolt 17 spline what we look for?

If out in the junk yards how can one determine if they are pulling off a quality hub?

I pulled mine from a first gen rodeo. There’re Aisin hubs and very tuff, if you fined a set you should be able to clean them up with out too much trouble. If you’re able to engage and disengage them on the donor Isuzu they should be fine.

[kpaske]

I've got a set of SuperWinch manual hubs that I never installed. I tried to get it done a couple of weekends ago, but couldn't figure out how they attach to the axle. They looked like they would bolt on, but the axle wouldn't be attached to anything. Can someone whose done the install give me some tips? Maybe they sent me the wrong part?

[kodiak]

I've got a set of SuperWinch manual hubs that I never installed. I tried to get it done a couple of weekends ago, but couldn't figure out how they attach to the axle. They looked like they would bolt on, but the axle wouldn't be attached to anything. Can someone whose done the install give me some tips? Maybe they sent me the wrong part?

This is what I did.
http://www.4x4wire.com/isuzu/tech/manualhubs/

[Ascinder]

I've got a set of SuperWinch manual hubs that I never installed. I tried to get it done a couple of weekends ago, but couldn't figure out how they attach to the axle. They looked like they would bolt on, but the axle wouldn't be attached to anything. Can someone whose done the install give me some tips? Maybe they sent me the wrong part?

You just remove the solid metal slugs(the 6 allen screws) and the new hubs slide over the splines of the axle, then just bolt the allen heads back down.

On a side note, if you get the Aisin hubs, mine had normal style bolts attaching the outer hub cap to the body. I recently broke one of the heads off and had to remove the shank with an EZ out. I replaced mine with allen screws which would ideally strip out before the head would shear, plus you can still get them off with vise grips if they do strip.

[kpaske]

Wow, I didn't think it could possibly be that easy. Well, looks like I've got a project for tomorrow. Thanks guys...

[Solitude]

well i have a 2wd-4wd swtich, the gain i get on MPG is only 1 extra Mile, not to much, power i can't tell. But my main reason why i have the TOD of all the time unless offroading is cuz sence i got the lift it makes this weird noise, and many here have had it or have it when you go higher then 50mph, but when i have the TOD off the noise goes away. I don't know if there is a bigger problem here then i think, but thats what i do.

Coastie.. If you are still reading this.. and your 2WD-4WD switch really works..
I think you would be a prime candidate for manual hubs..

I am not sure what the weird noise you have is.. but would like to hear what it WAS if you ever have it diagnosed and fixed

Jeff