Higgin

Getting ready to do the auto to manual hub swap on my 85 with autohubs, but had a couple questions. I've searched and searched, but can't find a direct answer.

1. To do this swap, do I need the manual hubs off an 85 or older, or will the manual hubs off an 86 and up work also? From what I gather, they have to be 85 or older....

2. And do I need the auto to manual hub conversion kit for an 85? I assume that I do, but everywhere I look it says its used for 86-95 conversions. Just wanted to check.

Thanks

85TurboRunner

There were no auto hubs on any 1985 toyota truck or 4runner.

Higgin

I know I'm new here, but from the research I've done, auto hubs came standard on 1985 SR5 Xtra cab 4x4 models only, which is what I have. It's definalty an autohub, as theres no dial on the hub. I'll post a pic below. I really just need to know what year(s) manual hubs will work to convert an 85 auto hub to manual and weather I need the conversion kit for an 85 since it has a solid axle.? I know there's not a whole lot of them out there, but If anyone out there has an 85 SR5 Xtracab 4x4 and has done the switch, please help me out, I'd greatly appreciate it. I know I've seen few on here. Thanks again.

waskillywabbit

iTrader: (-1)

79 to 85 manual hubs which are 30 spline hub gears

OR

86 to 95 manual hubs, 27 spline, and get Long fields 30 spline hub gears made to swap in

You need
2 wheel bearing nut kits and a 54mm socket

Consider
New hub dial o rings
New star and hub gaskets

Yes, for whaveter reason some 85s had auto hubs.

4Crawler

iTrader: (3)

Easy enough to swap them out, either get some used solid axle hubs (best option) or an aftermarket hub kit:
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/autohub/

85TurboRunner

I stand corrected, carry on.