Manual lock-out hubs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pat · 06-18-2007, 03:48 PM

Ive got an 89 Jimmy, Id like to put some manual hubs on it. How much would these help mileage? Where can I find them and how much should I expect to pay for them?

rcbildr · 06-18-2007, 08:35 PM

I did a search on Google for Warn Hubs and found a pair for approximately $90. I didn't really notice a change in mileage afterwards.

pat · 06-18-2007, 10:46 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-S...mZ150087726160

Would I need more than this?

rcbildr · 06-19-2007, 12:45 AM

I don't think so..other than tools. You will need a set of snap ring pliers and maybe a good set of picks (sp?). One thing you might want to consider when you swap them out is to check (and maybe grease) your wheel bearings and make sure the spindle nut is properly torqued. You will need to buy a spindle nut socket for that...any auto parts store should have one. I ran in to that problem when I installed my hubs, both spindle nuts were very loose.

pat · 06-19-2007, 04:02 PM

Good info
Thanks!

06-18-2007, 03:48 PM	#1
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Manual lock-out hubs Ive got an 89 Jimmy, Id like to put some manual hubs on it. How much would these help mileage? Where can I find them and how much should I expect to pay for them? __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

06-18-2007, 08:35 PM	#2
rcbildr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gold Bar, WA Posts: 1,216	Re: Manual lock-out hubs I did a search on Google for Warn Hubs and found a pair for approximately $90. I didn't really notice a change in mileage afterwards. __________________ My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver) 1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam 1978 Camaro Z28

06-18-2007, 10:46 PM	#3
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: Manual lock-out hubs http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-S...mZ150087726160 Would I need more than this? __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

06-19-2007, 12:45 AM	#4
rcbildr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gold Bar, WA Posts: 1,216	Re: Manual lock-out hubs I don't think so..other than tools. You will need a set of snap ring pliers and maybe a good set of picks (sp?). One thing you might want to consider when you swap them out is to check (and maybe grease) your wheel bearings and make sure the spindle nut is properly torqued. You will need to buy a spindle nut socket for that...any auto parts store should have one. I ran in to that problem when I installed my hubs, both spindle nuts were very loose. __________________ My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver) 1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam 1978 Camaro Z28 Last edited by rcbildr; 06-19-2007 at 12:46 AM.

06-19-2007, 04:02 PM	#5
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: Manual lock-out hubs Good info Thanks! __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille



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