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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Automatic Hubs #847854 11/19/07 09:00 PM Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 15 Arkansas Tweeder OP Need a Spot How sturdy are the stock hubs on the front of the Troopers? I've seen several car domain pages where folks put manual hubs as replacements, and I was wondering if there was a reason why. Should this be something I should look into doing? 89 Trooper Visit Southern 4x4 Re: Automatic Hubs [Re: Tweeder] #847855 11/19/07 09:25 PM Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 299 Boise, ID, USA Craig Mudrunner The automatic locking hubs tend to develop problems over time--failing to lock or failing to unlock. Manual locking hubs eliminate those quirks and assure you that at least one front wheel (or both with a locking differential) is in engaged when in 4WD. They ensure positive control of an important function. Buy a Trooper. You'll be glad you did. Re: Automatic Hubs [Re: Craig] #847856 11/19/07 09:42 PM Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 898 Dallas, GA litnin Rock Warrior Also, you know for a fact they are locked when you turn the knob. With automatic hubs, they have to move several inches before they lock or unlock. If you get stuck and put it in 4wd, your automatic hubs may until you've dug yourself in to a rut with the rear wheels. When manual hubs, as soon as you turn your knob, the hubs are locked and the front wheels immediately have power to them. 1995 Trooper LS auto 3.2 DOHC /w SOHC intake 1989 Trooper 2.6 auto 1989 I-Mark RS DOHC 1.6 1991 Stylus XS DOHC 1.8 Re: Automatic Hubs [Re: litnin] #847857 11/19/07 11:03 PM Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 15 Arkansas Tweeder OP Need a Spot Thanks guys. What would be some suggestions for good manual hubs for the Trooper? 89 Trooper Visit Southern 4x4 Re: Automatic Hubs [Re: Tweeder] #847858 11/19/07 11:08 PM Joined: May 2002 Posts: 1,541 CleveTown jezeric Isuzu Moderator Stock Aisins are almost universally considered the best option readily available. Any Trooper, Rodeo, or P'up after about '88 and before 2000 is generally a safe donor, or you can contact someone like Matt at Independent 4X (www.independent4x.com) and see what he has available. James Re: Automatic Hubs [Re: jezeric] #847859 11/19/07 11:48 PM Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 898 Dallas, GA litnin Rock Warrior Quote Stock Aisins are almost universally considered the best option readily available. Any Trooper, Rodeo, or P'up after about '88 and before 2000 is generally a safe donor, or you can contact someone like Matt at Independent 4X (www.independent4x.com) and see what he has available. James +1 1995 Trooper LS auto 3.2 DOHC /w SOHC intake 1989 Trooper 2.6 auto 1989 I-Mark RS DOHC 1.6 1991 Stylus XS DOHC 1.8 Re: Automatic Hubs [Re: jezeric] #847860 11/20/07 06:00 AM Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 15 Arkansas Tweeder OP Need a Spot Thanks. I'm going to check out Independent4x. 89 Trooper Visit Southern 4x4 Moderated by  4x4Wire, houlster, jezeric, Jim_Paget, strawmyers  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts

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