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**JIMs70GMC** · 02-18-2005, 09:21 PM

... i have the stock spicer hubs on my GMC, have had no problems with them. On my Chevy though, I have mile marker selectros, the lock and un-lock real easy. The few times I've had them off (ball joints/bearings) they have been easy to remove and reinstall. I'm curious to everybody's opinions of them. The 71 axle is the external type, but there's no spacer between the dial and hub like with the spicers, i.e. they don't stick out as far.

**kwmech** · 02-18-2005, 09:49 PM

I have always preferred the selctros as opposed to the spicers or warns, especially in the snow. A LOT easier to turn and service. I guess they just didn't have the advertising budget that warn did.

1969 GMC · 02-19-2005, 03:42 AM

I was looking at getting the selectro's for my dodge dana 60, but heard too many bad things about them. I also decided that I am going to use 35 spline stub shafts on my axle when I get it finished, with around 40" tires (unsure of brand yet), and there are no 35 spline hub options for this axle, aside from having my stock drive flanges broached out.

ryanroo · 02-19-2005, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969 GMC

I was looking at getting the selectro's for my dodge dana 60, but heard too many bad things about them. I also decided that I am going to use 35 spline stub shafts on my axle when I get it finished, with around 40" tires (unsure of brand yet), and there are no 35 spline hub options for this axle, aside from having my stock drive flanges broached out.

Im not sure what dana 60 axle you have, but if it is an open knuckle dodge axle then you should be able to find 35 spline locking hubs for it. if not provided it is an open knuckle then you can use the outers from a chevy and use warn 35 spline hubs. i think warn has the big three covered as far as 35 spline hubs due to the popularity of the swap.
Ryan

1969 GMC · 02-19-2005, 12:44 PM

from 75-89 all Dodge D60's have external hubs (mine's a '78)...only aftermarket options for this axle are MM Selectro and Superwinch (both 30 spline). I could convert to GM hubs and then be able to get some 35 spline lockouts, but thats $400-$500 in added cost I could do without.

02-18-2005, 09:21 PM	#1
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	hub question.. ... i have the stock spicer hubs on my GMC, have had no problems with them. On my Chevy though, I have mile marker selectros, the lock and un-lock real easy. The few times I've had them off (ball joints/bearings) they have been easy to remove and reinstall. I'm curious to everybody's opinions of them. The 71 axle is the external type, but there's no spacer between the dial and hub like with the spicers, i.e. they don't stick out as far. __________________ 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

02-19-2005, 03:42 AM	#3
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	I was looking at getting the selectro's for my dodge dana 60, but heard too many bad things about them. I also decided that I am going to use 35 spline stub shafts on my axle when I get it finished, with around 40" tires (unsure of brand yet), and there are no 35 spline hub options for this axle, aside from having my stock drive flanges broached out. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

02-19-2005, 12:44 PM	#5
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	from 75-89 all Dodge D60's have external hubs (mine's a '78)...only aftermarket options for this axle are MM Selectro and Superwinch (both 30 spline). I could convert to GM hubs and then be able to get some 35 spline lockouts, but thats $400-$500 in added cost I could do without. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

02-18-2005, 09:49 PM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,464	I have always preferred the selctros as opposed to the spicers or warns, especially in the snow. A LOT easier to turn and service. I guess they just didn't have the advertising budget that warn did.



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