Off Roading Hubs dont seem to be properly unlocking

[TGarris]

I recently purchase an 2007. 5 3500 dully 4x4. It seems that the front hubs don't properly unlock as they should, my guess is that the previous owner didn't use the 4 wheel drive much and the hubs are a little rusted. the truck has 125,500 miles on it, which is considerably less than my 2005 that I have used the 4 wheel in a lot and have no problems with once so ever.

So to the point, I have never had the hubs off of one of these, having automatic locking hubs and so my question is, is there a good manual out there that I could buy to help me with this? Also, any recommendations for a good shop in Portland, OR for an issue like this one?



Thanks.



Tom

 

[ata]

Unless the previous owner put a Hub Kit on the 07. 5 they don't have auto or manual hubs or even a Central Disconnet. The only disconnect is in the Transfer Case. The front axle turns (works) all the time.

 

[AMcCormick]

Can you rephrase the question, unless there is a free spin kit. I don't understand the question. Are the unit bearings bad? The front axles and drive shaft will always be spinning unless there is an after market locking/unlocking hub conversion. If there are locking hubs they are pretty easy to pull apart and clean. My Dynalocks like to be bumped in reverse to get them unlocked.

 

[SierraRam]

Your truck does not have auto locking hubs, they are always connected to the axle. So the front drive shaft will alway spin.