Warn vs Aisin?

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11-08-2008, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by AxleIke

Both sets generally require a set of pliers to engage.

Also, from a convenience standpoint, Aisins turn a 1/4 turn to lock, and Warns take about 300 degrees.

Agreed - the problem with mine is definitely the rock rash. As they get the peened over part worn in, they are getting back to hand-operable.

The 1/4 (or 1/3) turn is both good and bad. Molly has SFA AISINs on hers and we have had them get unlocked on rocks before.

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11-08-2008, 08:48 AM

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One thing that helped with my old Aisins was to file the center locking handle flush with the face of the hub. It is soft aluminum and files down pretty quick. This keeps it from sticking out getting caught on rocks.

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I'd like to think that's a little closer to 1/3

LOL Ok, good call, 1/3.

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11-08-2008, 10:19 AM

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Molly has SFA AISINs on hers and we have had them get unlocked on rocks before.

BTDT. When it happened the first time I was like, WTF? I thought something broke. Next time I take my hubs apart I will modify the knobs and repaint them. And touch up the rock rash too.

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...the key feature is the cone washer design on the Aisins. Cone washers hold very well and the more load on the hub the tighter they grab.

Yes. This isn't apparent at a glance, as warn hubs are considered the benchmark in the domestic 4x4 industry. I'd take my aisins over warn hubs anytime. If you're buying new hubs, you'll find warn hubs much more affordable, as the price of new warn hubs can be had for the price of used aisins. And there's a reason for that too