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tim 4x4 burb · 04-18-2003, 05:40 PM

My drivers side hub is binding up and I need a replacement. It's a 1/2 ton 68 suburban with hubs I've never seen before, they are stamped "cutlass" Definately original. Does anyone know if I can swap the innards only and retain the original cutlass dials? Or do I have to go with some aftermarket swap instead

Thanks, Tim

1969 GMC · 04-18-2003, 09:12 PM

You should take the hubs apart to see if there is any visible damage or wear first. I have oddball hubs on my truck too, they didn't function correctly at all. I disassembled them and they were in great condition, so I just washed them in mineral spirits, regreased them, and reassembled them. Now they work great and lock positively all the time and never do any funny business.

6869704X4 · 04-18-2003, 11:36 PM

2nd that

tim 4x4 burb · 04-19-2003, 10:28 AM

Thanks for the info guys, I'll post on here when I do the work. It'd be great if I could save these beauties, and keep those warn generic hubs at bay.

Thanks again,

Tim

1969 GMC · 04-19-2003, 04:50 PM

Yeah, I was thinking along the lines of some Warns for mine, but seeing as how the original ones worked fine after I cleaned them, I decided to keep. The only advantage I can see Warns having over stock is that they aren't made out of cast metal like mine are, I suppose if I hit 'em hard enough on a rock or a curb they will break like glass. But I am not a hard-core offroader, so I'll keep the $150.

tim 4x4 burb · 04-28-2003, 11:25 AM

I pulled the drivers side out and cleaned it up, the plastic bushing/sleeve thing was cracked...I glued it I "lubriplated" it, put it back toegether....and it's still popping out.

Anyone think it's possible that my spring is worn out enough to not apply enough pressure to keep it in?
Does anyone have a source for these springs or bushings?
Thanks again, Tim

tim 4x4 burb · 05-04-2003, 10:26 AM

front of the line

breeh · 05-04-2003, 01:23 PM

When I was looking for lockouts for my '68 I found out that they are not available aftermarket, not even Warn makes them. I ended up replacing the hubs with those from a '69. Lockouts for these are readily available. I kept the lockouts from my '68. One of them works fine and the other one does the same thing that you are describing. I will sell them both for $20.00 if you want them.

tim 4x4 burb · 05-05-2003, 11:52 AM

Breeh, thanks, mine look totally different from that. Are those pictured from a 3/4 or 1/2 ton? Maybe mine are old aftermarket ? Mines a 1/2 ton, and the hubs dials say "cutlass" on them. I'll try and get a picture, but it'll be a while. Thank you for the info on the lack of an aftermarket source. So you swapped your entire hub for some '69's, and then just the lockouts for some aftermarkets?

Tim

breeh · 05-05-2003, 03:15 PM

That is from a 1/2 ton. I believe it to be a factory lockout because there is a decal in the cab next to the shift pattern that states that the truck is equiped with Warn Hubs. I happened to have a closed knuckle front from a 69 laying around and that is where I pirated the hub assemblies. If you look at aftermarket lockout suppliers you will see that they state that the parts fit from '69 and up.

NAPCO ken · 05-13-2003, 07:20 PM

Hey breeh, would you sell me those hubs? I need a spare for my '64 and those are the exact same thing. I'll send you a PM. Thanks.

breeh · 05-13-2003, 08:21 PM

NAPCO ken, PM sent...

04-18-2003, 05:40 PM	#1
tim 4x4 burb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Montana Posts: 15	New hubs for a '68 1/2 ton? My drivers side hub is binding up and I need a replacement. It's a 1/2 ton 68 suburban with hubs I've never seen before, they are stamped "cutlass" Definately original. Does anyone know if I can swap the innards only and retain the original cutlass dials? Or do I have to go with some aftermarket swap instead Thanks, Tim

04-18-2003, 09:12 PM	#2
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	You should take the hubs apart to see if there is any visible damage or wear first. I have oddball hubs on my truck too, they didn't function correctly at all. I disassembled them and they were in great condition, so I just washed them in mineral spirits, regreased them, and reassembled them. Now they work great and lock positively all the time and never do any funny business. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

04-18-2003, 11:36 PM	#3
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	2nd that __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

04-19-2003, 04:50 PM	#5
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Yeah, I was thinking along the lines of some Warns for mine, but seeing as how the original ones worked fine after I cleaned them, I decided to keep. The only advantage I can see Warns having over stock is that they aren't made out of cast metal like mine are, I suppose if I hit 'em hard enough on a rock or a curb they will break like glass. But I am not a hard-core offroader, so I'll keep the $150. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

05-04-2003, 01:23 PM	#8
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	When I was looking for lockouts for my '68 I found out that they are not available aftermarket, not even Warn makes them. I ended up replacing the hubs with those from a '69. Lockouts for these are readily available. I kept the lockouts from my '68. One of them works fine and the other one does the same thing that you are describing. I will sell them both for $20.00 if you want them. Attached Images __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

04-19-2003, 10:28 AM	#4
tim 4x4 burb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Montana Posts: 15	Thanks for the info guys, I'll post on here when I do the work. It'd be great if I could save these beauties, and keep those warn generic hubs at bay. Thanks again, Tim

04-28-2003, 11:25 AM	#6
tim 4x4 burb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Montana Posts: 15	I pulled the drivers side out and cleaned it up, the plastic bushing/sleeve thing was cracked...I glued it I "lubriplated" it, put it back toegether....and it's still popping out. Anyone think it's possible that my spring is worn out enough to not apply enough pressure to keep it in? Does anyone have a source for these springs or bushings? Thanks again, Tim

05-04-2003, 10:26 AM	#7
tim 4x4 burb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Montana Posts: 15	front of the line

05-05-2003, 11:52 AM	#9
tim 4x4 burb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Montana Posts: 15	Breeh, thanks, mine look totally different from that. Are those pictured from a 3/4 or 1/2 ton? Maybe mine are old aftermarket ? Mines a 1/2 ton, and the hubs dials say "cutlass" on them. I'll try and get a picture, but it'll be a while. Thank you for the info on the lack of an aftermarket source. So you swapped your entire hub for some '69's, and then just the lockouts for some aftermarkets? Tim

05-05-2003, 03:15 PM	#10
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	That is from a 1/2 ton. I believe it to be a factory lockout because there is a decal in the cab next to the shift pattern that states that the truck is equiped with Warn Hubs. I happened to have a closed knuckle front from a 69 laying around and that is where I pirated the hub assemblies. If you look at aftermarket lockout suppliers you will see that they state that the parts fit from '69 and up. __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

05-13-2003, 07:20 PM	#11
NAPCO ken Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: anaheim, ca Posts: 187	Hey breeh, would you sell me those hubs? I need a spare for my '64 and those are the exact same thing. I'll send you a PM. Thanks. __________________ ken '58 Chev NAPCO 4x4 short '60 GMC Suburban 4x4, restored '60 GMC 3/4T stepside 4x4 '64 GMC Suburban 4x4, restored '90 Chev Suburban 4x4, dually, ZZ502 '77 GMC Suburban 4x4, one ton axles, 12" lift, 39.5"s '88 Chevy crewcab dually 4x4, 10" lift, 42"s (x6!) '03 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon '79 Chev 3/4 Suburban 4x4, 400-400-203

05-13-2003, 08:21 PM	#12
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	NAPCO ken, PM sent... __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"



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