Manual Hub Kit for $700 ??? Would you buy it ???
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Originally Posted by sschaefer3
Ok after eating lunch and thinking about it, I really am not looking to re-sell stuff, I want to make stuff.
So how about I tell you exacly what you need from the junk yard and exaclty what you need new from the dealer and if you have trouble installing it, you could send the stuff to me to get you past the hard part.
So......................................
You like?
So how about I tell you exacly what you need from the junk yard and exaclty what you need new from the dealer and if you have trouble installing it, you could send the stuff to me to get you past the hard part.
So......................................
You like?
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Originally Posted by Ducky
Here's my take on manual hubs...
1) your CV's arent turning all the time... which means less wear on the boots and the axles... expecially at high angles (any sort of lift)
2) Some say better gas mileage... I have doubts and I was close to not even listing this...
3) Say your out on a trail... you break a CV, you dont have manual hubs... you dont have a spare... your screwed... call the flat bed... If you have manual hubs, just make sure its not hanging (the broken part) and unlock and limp out in 2wd or have someone pull you out...
Now thats just what I heard on #3... Im willing to be proven wrong.
1) your CV's arent turning all the time... which means less wear on the boots and the axles... expecially at high angles (any sort of lift)
2) Some say better gas mileage... I have doubts and I was close to not even listing this...
3) Say your out on a trail... you break a CV, you dont have manual hubs... you dont have a spare... your screwed... call the flat bed... If you have manual hubs, just make sure its not hanging (the broken part) and unlock and limp out in 2wd or have someone pull you out...
Now thats just what I heard on #3... Im willing to be proven wrong.
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Ya all are gonna need a press to get the sealed bearing in. Thats the toughest part.
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Originally Posted by goldtaco9
So.......
If I had manual hubs and I left them locked, it would essentially be the same as what I have now in my stock '00? Is that right?
I can be teached!
Mike
If I had manual hubs and I left them locked, it would essentially be the same as what I have now in my stock '00? Is that right?
I can be teached!
Mike
Unlocked hubs... spins at the wheel, axles do not turn.
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Having manual hubs on my '01 has always been at the top of my "wish list," but ORS' prices have been too high for me. I lack any shop equipment and would have to bring the parts to a local shop. Between your bumper and hopefully manual hub kit, I'll be watching for the next sale.
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Many thanks!
Originally Posted by sschaefer3
Some pics of all those parts would be helpful as well for rookie mechanics such as myself!
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
As always Steve, YOU DA MAN! Muchas gracias senor! This is going to be my next project...
Some pics of all those parts would be helpful as well for rookie mechanics such as myself!
Some pics of all those parts would be helpful as well for rookie mechanics such as myself!
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
And that is because of???
How about an insall video? $$$
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Originally Posted by sschaefer3
The free ride off Schaefer has to end somewhere.
How about an insall video? $$$
How about an insall video? $$$
P.S. Thank you for the parts list. That will be a good starting place.
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
Perhaps you might consider looking at it as sharing your knowledge with those of us who'd like to learn instead of as a free ride.
No one else besides Steve Hunt is doing this. He helped me with the leaf swap and that is great, but you have to look at it from my side as well. I paid ORS $1300 including the parts for a spare axle and then 3 boot kits on top of that. Now I'm handing this to you folks as a 100% fool proof solution for less than half of what I paid.
All those $700's add up. Jeff did work out the spidertrax arms which was very nice as well.
It would just be nice if I could benefit from some other people, Suspension wise, like folks benefit from me. Cornbred sends people to my site to help with the install.
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Gaylon did help with the bumpstop too. He should get credit for that. It does not directly benefit me but it did turn into a product.
The other thing about the actual "install" is that this conversion is a hard core drive train modification. It is without a doubt on par with installing gears or a locker. Installing a lockright locker would actually be easier. I am hessitant to provide install directions because of the magnatude of the equipment involved.
ORS provides this statement: "Although installation of this kit is fairly straightforward, Off Road Solutions strongly recommends installation by a qualified professional due to the heavy amount of hydraulic press work."
This hits the nail on the head. The first time Mark Mason an 18 Year vetran Ford Mechanic steered the ship, the Second time Vernon Smith a 33 year vetran Toyota Mechanic helped us when we got stuck.
The other thing about the actual "install" is that this conversion is a hard core drive train modification. It is without a doubt on par with installing gears or a locker. Installing a lockright locker would actually be easier. I am hessitant to provide install directions because of the magnatude of the equipment involved.
ORS provides this statement: "Although installation of this kit is fairly straightforward, Off Road Solutions strongly recommends installation by a qualified professional due to the heavy amount of hydraulic press work."
This hits the nail on the head. The first time Mark Mason an 18 Year vetran Ford Mechanic steered the ship, the Second time Vernon Smith a 33 year vetran Toyota Mechanic helped us when we got stuck.
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Originally Posted by sschaefer3
Here the problem. I'm spending huge amounts of money on project after project and then telling everyone how to do it cheaper. Even providing plans and drawings of tested finalized parts.
No one else besides Steve Hunt is doing this. He helped me with the leaf swap and that is great, but you have to look at it from my side as well. I paid ORS $1300 including the parts for a spare axle and then 3 boot kits on top of that. Now I'm handing this to you folks as a 100% fool proof solution for less than half of what I paid.
All those $700's add up. Jeff did work out the spidertrax arms which was very nice as well.
It would just be nice if I could benefit from some other people, Suspension wise, like folks benefit from me. Cornbred sends people to my site to help with the install.
No one else besides Steve Hunt is doing this. He helped me with the leaf swap and that is great, but you have to look at it from my side as well. I paid ORS $1300 including the parts for a spare axle and then 3 boot kits on top of that. Now I'm handing this to you folks as a 100% fool proof solution for less than half of what I paid.
All those $700's add up. Jeff did work out the spidertrax arms which was very nice as well.
It would just be nice if I could benefit from some other people, Suspension wise, like folks benefit from me. Cornbred sends people to my site to help with the install.
I for one have learned a great deal from your sharing, and you know what I'm talking about, so don't think there aren't people here who don't appreciate what you do. I'm sure there are many.
But also remember, most of the folks who have truly pioneered causes have died penniless and alone and were only recognized for their greatness after they were gone.
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Originally Posted by sschaefer3
If you can install an ATS arm you can pull the sprindles.
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So steve, your not going to offer the whole kit for $700 anymore? b/c I reeally don't have time to be digging through junkyards, and running to the dealer picking up parts, and then sitting at home trying to put an axle together. I would rather just have a reasonably priced kit that I can order, and then just bolt on as a weekend project. and if this is something that falls in that $700 range, then I would most likely get it.