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Offline bluff40

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Automatic hubs
« on: March 08, 2010, 04:21:30 pm »
I've heard a lot of negative comments about automatic hubs over the years, but never from anyone that actually had problems themselves.  The driver side bearings/hub on my '83 K10 (Dana 44 axle, Warn premium hub) had a catastrophic event that took out the hub, spindle, shaft, etc.  I got another axle that came with stock auto hubs ('85) and was thinking about putting them on instead of buying another set of Warns.  This is mostly a plow truck and used around the property hauling firewood, but I still don't want to have trouble with them later.  Looking for some first or second hand wisdom. . .
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Offline Redneckchevy

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Re: Automatic hubs
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2010, 04:35:30 pm »
I myself had have both....I like them both....had more hang ups with the locking then the auto..Don't no if this helps but im sure it will add up
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: Automatic hubs
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2010, 05:28:23 pm »
The auto locking hubs will fail if they already aren't malfunctioning. Do yourself a favor and replace them.
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Offline MNhunter

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Re: Automatic hubs
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2010, 10:47:34 pm »
Yep, replace them with the manuals.  Mine just went out a few months back and my truck and all it's 77k miles don't see much abuse at all.  Problem is...you probably won't realize that the autos went out until you're in a situation where you need them.
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Offline bluff40

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Re: Automatic hubs
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2010, 01:40:42 am »
Thanks guys, I did buy another set of Warn premiums today.  I'll send the destroyed one back to Warn to see if they'll warranty it.  I can't tell what failed first, hub or bearings.  Made a heck of a mess.  What fails on the auto hubs?  They seem pretty simple just looking at them.
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Offline Chevalade

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Re: Automatic hubs
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2010, 02:31:21 am »
Get Drive flanges....pretty much unbreakable...lol
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Offline beastie_3

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Re: Automatic hubs
« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2010, 02:55:55 am »
What are drive flanges? I searched and found them, but didnt find out what they are for.
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: Automatic hubs
« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2010, 05:51:55 am »
Instead of unlocking the hubs they are permanently locked.
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Offline joesgarage71

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Re: Automatic hubs
« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2010, 06:39:49 am »
 Whats automatic Hubs???, Is that when your stuck and the old woman "automacticaly gets out and locks them in"
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Re: Automatic hubs
« Reply #9 on: March 09, 2010, 11:23:29 am »
Quote from: VileZambonie on March 09, 2010, 05:51:55 am
Instead of unlocking the hubs they are permanently locked.

Isnt that what comes stock on trucks with np203?
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: Automatic hubs
« Reply #10 on: March 09, 2010, 04:55:37 pm »
Yes but if you're a strictly off roader you'd want heavy duty ones.
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Re: Automatic hubs
« Reply #11 on: March 09, 2010, 05:53:43 pm »
OK gotcha.
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