1978 K30

[Jason S]

Sounds like a pretty cool setup you have.  Post photos when you have a chance.

Unless the front end was swapped out, you should have a Dana 60 up front. Pretty much any auto parts store, 4 wheel drive shop, ebay, etc. would have or be able to order a set of hubs.

In the meantime, keep your eyes open for a set of Spicer hubs for the Dana 60. They've been discontinued for a while, but they are quite a bit stronger than the hubs currently available. As they're rare and desirable, don't be surprised if you find a used set of Spicer hubs for a Dana 60 priced the same or more than a new set of Warn Dana 60 hubs.

[necromonger]

Thanks will do. I love this forum everyone is nice and very helpful. by the way does any one know where i can get a pair of headlight holder rings for my new old 78.




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[Jason S]

Check with Chris "Capt Kaos" - Site administrator.

 The Dorman "HELP" number 42408 is for a universal replacement for the 7" round headlamp retainer. 
http://www.dormanproducts.com/p-23972-42408.aspx

[necromonger]

Thank you. I checked my local parts store has them.

[Blazin]

The Spicer hubs have a week link though. The plastic turn knob has a steel pin that goes through them to catch the hub flange inside. The plastic has a tendency to break around the pin.

[necromonger]

Good to know.What would be a good set to buy? remember i live in WV.

[Engineer]

If you can find Dana60 Spicer lockouts I'll take a hundred sets, and can probably sell those just by yelling out my front door that I have them.

[necromonger]

I wish I could but I can't find even 1 good set.Guess it will be warn or mike marker.The price of scrap metal killed the used parts around here.

[454k30]

So, you have a 205 with the "auto-locking" hubs.  Pretty common setup. I would suggest swapping to manual hubs as the automatic ones are notorious for failing to lock or unlock.  If you have the money then go with the Warn Premium hubs.   If not then Warn, Mile Marker and a few others have hubs for that axle.