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Re: Hubs not unlocking [Re: MadGary] #849800 12/03/07 10:49 PM
Joined: Sep 2002
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kela Offline
Getting the Wheeling Fever
MadGary,

Have you tried Rally Sport Engineering?...2136 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA...(949) 548-0978.
www.mitsubishirepair.net
Owner Paul Ludgate, very nice fellow.

Re: Hubs not unlocking [Re: kela] #849801 12/03/07 11:13 PM
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MadGary Offline OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
No, I did not know of this place. Will they work on a 4x4, by the looks of there website they do mostly cars.

I called him, and he seemed like a nice guy. I told him my issue, and he said to call him back with exacly what the mitsu dealership says they want to do, and he will see what he can do.

Re: Hubs not unlocking [Re: MadGary] #849802 12/03/07 11:23 PM
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kela Offline
Getting the Wheeling Fever
MadGary,

He has owned several Montero's (Gen I & Gen II). He works on all the local Mitsu's & Montero's in the Newport/Costa Mesa area...He expanded to include Subaru's, because of all his past experience with rally racing with that brand...Also, expanded to include Hyundai, just because...


'90 Gen 1 Montero LWB (Original owner, daily driven x 32 yrs and counting)
400k+ miles & still going strong !!!
Re: Hubs not unlocking [Re: MadGary] #849803 12/03/07 11:26 PM
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MadGary Offline OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
haha, I just called the Mitsu Dealership, and they are now telling me that it is not the hubs. Thank God I didnt have them start working on the car. I asked them to see if they can just get it out of 4wd so I can safely drive it in 2wd.

Re: Hubs not unlocking [Re: kela] #849804 12/03/07 11:40 PM
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Posts: 435
DirtDriver Offline
Mudrunner
MadGary,

A new set of Superwinch hubs will run you $100 or so and they're real easy to install. Two hours max if you're real careful and take your time. Instructions in the box.

If you want to take a road-trip to San Diego I'll help you install them. Or, we can install my original auto hubs if you want.


1990 Monty LS 3.0 A/T LWB. KYB front shocks, OME rears and coils. 33x10.5 BFG Muds. 5.29, 2.85, RD110, RD46. 2 bouncys. Aisins. Monte Disco swaybar disconnects. GenII t-arms, idler arm, UCA's, V45W front brakes. 2in BL.
Re: Hubs not unlocking [Re: MadGary] #849805 12/04/07 12:00 AM
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OldColt Offline
Roll Me Over
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You can drive it with the hubs locked in, just have the transfer in 2wd and after you have backed up check that they are either locked or unlocked.
Up here in cold country we occasionally have problems with them.like I posted before, unscrew the cover on them and spray a light lubricant in there. They might free right up.


Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed
Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension.
Re: Hubs not unlocking [Re: OldColt] #849806 12/04/07 02:27 AM
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MontyMcV Offline
Trail Leader
I'll fly out and install a rebuilt pair for $500... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" />


Big Truck: 00, 3.5, Endeavor, 5-Spd drive line in hand!
Little Truck: 87, 2.6T I/C, MT, LSDs, Tonneau Top
Her Truck: 03, 3.8, 20th Anniv, 65k
Daughter's: 06 Eclipse, Keeping it Mitsu!
FSMs: MitsubishiLinks.com
Re: Hubs not unlocking [Re: MontyMcV] #849807 12/04/07 02:29 AM
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OldColt Offline
Roll Me Over
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Quote
I'll fly out and install a rebuilt pair for $500...

<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" />


Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed
Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension.
Re: Hubs not unlocking [Re: OldColt] #849808 12/04/07 02:36 AM
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stony-man Offline
Web Wheeler
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Ha! Brenadan will probably drive out and do it for the price of gas and room & board! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> "McAff The Mobile Mechanic". Hey Brendan, if the IT path doesn't work out, just buy a big truck, like MAC uses, and drive around fixin's stuff. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> You KNOW I'm good for a stop or two a year. Actually, we'll just make it a standing appointment, right after my tax refund comes. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />

Re: Hubs not unlocking [Re: OldColt] #849809 12/04/07 02:47 AM
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MontyMcV Offline
Trail Leader
Quote
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I'll fly out and install a rebuilt pair for $500...

<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" />


Man, that $650 number just bums me out about Mitsu (that dealer at least).


Big Truck: 00, 3.5, Endeavor, 5-Spd drive line in hand!
Little Truck: 87, 2.6T I/C, MT, LSDs, Tonneau Top
Her Truck: 03, 3.8, 20th Anniv, 65k
Daughter's: 06 Eclipse, Keeping it Mitsu!
FSMs: MitsubishiLinks.com
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