Vacuum hubs from a 2nd gen

[sparks57]

Anybody put a set on a first gen?

 

[drrhoades]

The 2nd gens dont have vacuum hubs. The Central Axle Disconnect is opperated by vacuum but the u-joints are turning all of the time. Now the newer Fords have vacuum hubs.

 

[sparks57]

Well, thatever they are... the ones where you don't have to run out in the snow/rain/mud to turn them!



Anybody done it?

 

[bgilbert]

Chris with ours, they're either locked or unlocked, don't have to think about it or worry about them being locked or unlocked. Simple-better. Plus like on a previous post about them sticking out far, I like the look. Truely looks heavy duty. Bill

 

[sparks57]

I just like the the vacuum actuated kind because when you're in the mud or it's raining outside, it's really nice.



And besides, then you could actually use the caps on the front wheels.



I'm thinking about polishing the casting ont he front hubs though...

 

[RCCola]

You could run drive flanges in the winter.

You can find them on full time chevy 60s or Warn make a kit if you want to conver your outers to 35spline.



The main problem is all your front end would be spinning all the time... ...



Or a better option, find a set off a older Non Super Dumpy f250 or 350. These auto hubs will be a direct swap.



One problem with the auto is going down hill they may unlock on you the your sliding down the hill a little faster...



Have a Great Day

 

[914x4ctd]

Those auto hubs come off fords either f-250 or f-350 from 92-97. there are 3 different styles. One of them is for the dana 44 outers which have a small diameter. The other two are the ones that you want. As long as the outer is the same diameter they should work. Dont forget to use the ford axle nuts also. They are special for some reason. I had a 1996 f250 that I converted to manual hubs. They have to be moving to engage. If you get stuck in 2x4 then shift to 4x4 you will still have 2wd until the fronts roll about a half a turn. I would stick with the factory warns. They are an excellent hub with minimal problems. They are a proven design. If you want looks upgrade to warn premium. They have a gold metal knob with no plastic. Good luck CB parker.