2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Manual Hubs for 99.....

[PDDailey]

Hey Guys,



Can anyone reccomend what brand of Manual 4wd locking hubs to buy for a 1999 2500 ????



TIA

 

[WilsonF]

If you put in some time on Google search you can find information on a homemade mod. I did mine for around $500.

Floyd

 

[EDankievitch]

I've been very happy with Dynatraxx products

 

[CUMMINZ]

Yukon kit.



2007. 5 Dodge RAM 3500 6. 7L Cummins Diesel - 245x70x19. 5 wheels & <b>Yukon free spin</b>

 

[Cosmo]

Yukon kit.



2007. 5 Dodge RAM 3500 6. 7L Cummins Diesel - 245x70x19. 5 wheels & <b>Yukon free spin</b>

Which part of that kit would work for a '99 like the OP was asking about?

 

[SeanM]

If you put in some time on Google search you can find information on a homemade mod. I did mine for around $500.



Floyd

Can you point me in the direction of this info or tell us how you did yours?

 

[Spunkys Ram]

I believe he did the Ford parts swap. Just need to find a donor axle. Not all that hard I have heard.

 

[CUMMINZ]

Free running hubs is the best thing I have or ever will do to my RAM.



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[SeanM]

I have never heard about the "ford axle swap". I'm assuming you just find a ford D60 front and swap parts? Any year axle in particular? Anyone on here ever done this swap?

 

[SeanM]

Cumminz, what kit is that? How much wider did that make your front axle? In the picture it looks like it sticks way way out compared to stock hubs.

 

[JMcCoy]

I did the ford conversion. Here is the link to my write up. I love it. I wish I did it years ago.



https://www.turbodieselregister.com...nsmission-discussions/226856-whoa-nellie.html

 

[HHhuntitall]

I did the ford conversion. Here is the link to my write up. I love it. I wish I did it years ago.



https://www.turbodieselregister.com...nsmission-discussions/226856-whoa-nellie.html

Thanks, I was trying to think of where that had gone!! :-laf

 

[Chrisw]

Free running hubs is the best thing I have or ever will do to my RAM. ]



so what makes this such a great mod? how much did it cost and what do you think your saving? that makes this such a great mod.



i would love to have a 2wheel drive low range but looks like a very $$$ dollar way to get that done.

 

[JMcCoy]

This is a list of the reasons I did the conversion:



-2wheel low

-Added strength

-Eliminate unit bearings

-Ability to eliminate the CAD (added strength)

-Ability to install full size (Dana 60) axles (inner and outer)

-Less wear on u-joints, diff bearings, spider-gears, seals, front driveshaft and transfer case (2001-2002)

-Better mpg

-Ability to pack front bearings

-Added strength of Timken style bearings

-The Ford conversion gives you an added benefit dual piston calipers (way better)

-Ability to get out and lock the hubs "LIKE A MAN"

-Did I mention added strength.



If you only want 2wheel low, just get the Posi-Loc cable. Don't waste your money on the BD vacuum kit. It doesn't address the vacuum CAD issues.



I hope this helps.

 

[CUMMINZ]

Free running hubs is the best thing I have or ever will do to my RAM. ]



so what makes this such a great mod? how much did it cost and what do you think your saving? that makes this such a great mod.



i would love to have a 2wheel drive low range but looks like a very $$$ dollar way to get that done.

I am getting 2 mpg better now. Total cost was 3k for parts and installation. On my next trip from NC to CO and back will be 8,000 miles.



At 8,000 miles at 2 mph better I will save $536. 00 a trip. 3 trips next year after I retire will be $1,578. 00 saved in one year plus wear and tear on front tires, ball joints, gears and u-joints. Install bill pay for itself in 2 year

s for me.

 

[CCahill]

They appear to stick out about 4(?) inches over stock... .

 

[JMcCoy]

I think you are looking at the dually front wheel spacers. My Ford conversion only sticks out 3/4 inch over than stock.

 

[Chrisw]

Thanks guys i will do some more research, to see if this is a mod i want to make.