checking auto hubs
07-08-2007, 07:48 PM
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checking auto hubs
I have an 87 rnnr with auto's up front that don't work.
I know they need to go, but don't know if I have the time before vacation...
Is there a way to check if the hub just won't engage, or if there is another problem?
Is an actuator used in the front end?
Any related comments would be helpful.
J-
I know they need to go, but don't know if I have the time before vacation...
Is there a way to check if the hub just won't engage, or if there is another problem?
Is an actuator used in the front end?
Any related comments would be helpful.
J-
07-08-2007, 08:36 PM
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thats is a great site, but i don't have the time or the money to get hubs without being sure that the problem lies in the hubs.
what about the actuator???
what about the actuator???
07-08-2007, 09:21 PM
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I dont think there is really an actuator in the hubs, I think they lock up when power is comming from the front diff.
But don't quote me on that.
Is there a reason you need your front hubs to be able to lock on your vac?
But don't quote me on that.
Is there a reason you need your front hubs to be able to lock on your vac?
07-08-2007, 09:38 PM
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hubs
I have an 87 rnnr with auto's up front that don't work.
I know they need to go, but don't know if I have the time before vacation...
Is there a way to check if the hub just won't engage, or if there is another problem?
Is an actuator used in the front end?
Any related comments would be helpful.
J-
I know they need to go, but don't know if I have the time before vacation...
Is there a way to check if the hub just won't engage, or if there is another problem?
Is an actuator used in the front end?
Any related comments would be helpful.
J-
I bought my manual Warns for about $130 (pair) and the spindle nut conversion kit from Downey ($20). Installation takes about 1 hour per side (less on the second side once you know what you are doing).
You will need:
- A torque wrench that goes down to at least 10lb/ft
- a 55mm axle socket
It really isn't that hard... I'm really glad I did it.
07-09-2007, 07:28 AM
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There is a plastic "brake drum" (thats what Toyota calls it) in there, with a spring attached to it. The spring breaks, followed by that break drum, and the hubs stop functioning. Good idea, poor execution on Toyotas part. If I ever buy a truck with Auto hubs, I am immeadietly converting to Manual hubs.
BTW, Auto hubs are NOT the same as Auto Disconnecting Diff
BTW, Auto hubs are NOT the same as Auto Disconnecting Diff
07-09-2007, 08:21 PM
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should have done it already, but i was busy with a total motor rebuild, springs, tires, tuning, working too much, a trashed disc in my back(L5,S1), a 20 month old little boy, and a crazy wife
oh yeah, i'm really lazy too:]
its good to know that the problem is the hubs
and that whole $150 is probably ok
thanks guys
lonestar
oh yeah, i'm really lazy too:]
its good to know that the problem is the hubs
and that whole $150 is probably ok
thanks guys
lonestar
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