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Suburbanator · 03-02-2004, 04:36 AM

1986 1/2 ton Suburban with full time front hubs, I would like to install part time hubs. Could you guys tell me what parts I'll need and about how much this may cost? Thanks for any help

**JIMs70GMC** · 03-02-2004, 06:42 AM

They are actually automatic hubs. The ones you have to back-up to disengage. I replaced the ones on my 85 K5 years ago. All you need to do is buy a set of replacement hubs for your vehicle either warns or milemarker, etc... and follow the directions. Very straight forward. Should be able to have it done in about 30 minutes for both sides.

smokekiki · 03-02-2004, 10:41 AM

Should cost under $100.Would be a good time to clean and repack the bearings.To do the bearings you can go to a parts store and buy the socket to remove the hub nuts for around $15.

Suburbanator · 03-03-2004, 01:06 AM

Thanks for all your help guys. I was hoping that was all it needed.

**JIMs70GMC** · 03-03-2004, 07:43 AM

I'll add, make sure you remove and re-use what the directions tell you. I left a clip in the first time I did mine and come to find out the directions said remove and not re-use. When it goes together you should be able to push and hold the hub on with a minimal amount of effort, i.e. should not have to tighten the hub bolts to pull the hub on.

03-02-2004, 04:36 AM	#1
Suburbanator Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ferndale, Washington Posts: 3	Full time to part time hub swap 1986 1/2 ton Suburban with full time front hubs, I would like to install part time hubs. Could you guys tell me what parts I'll need and about how much this may cost? Thanks for any help

03-02-2004, 06:42 AM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	They are actually automatic hubs. The ones you have to back-up to disengage. I replaced the ones on my 85 K5 years ago. All you need to do is buy a set of replacement hubs for your vehicle either warns or milemarker, etc... and follow the directions. Very straight forward. Should be able to have it done in about 30 minutes for both sides. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

03-02-2004, 10:41 AM	#3
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	Should cost under $100.Would be a good time to clean and repack the bearings.To do the bearings you can go to a parts store and buy the socket to remove the hub nuts for around $15. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

03-03-2004, 07:43 AM	#5
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I'll add, make sure you remove and re-use what the directions tell you. I left a clip in the first time I did mine and come to find out the directions said remove and not re-use. When it goes together you should be able to push and hold the hub on with a minimal amount of effort, i.e. should not have to tighten the hub bolts to pull the hub on. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

03-03-2004, 01:06 AM	#4
Suburbanator Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ferndale, Washington Posts: 3	Thanks for all your help guys. I was hoping that was all it needed.



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