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Apr 14, 2014 | 06:42 AM

mikeyd6789

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manual hub restore

Got some pretty rusty hubs on my truck. What should I do about the chrome housing that is pretty rusty? Think putting a wire wheel to it will help? If so what do I coat it with to protect from rust again.

Apr 14, 2014 | 06:52 AM

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You could sandblast them and coat them with a clear coat. There are several write ups on manual hub rebuilds that include cleaning and painting them.

Apr 14, 2014 | 09:34 AM

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Well since your housings are aluminum they aren't rusty. Thats just from the nuts. Try spraying them with Kroil or something then wipe it off.

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Apr 14, 2014 | 09:35 AM

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Wow that's right!...should come clean. And I'll replace the nuts and bolts

Apr 14, 2014 | 09:46 AM

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Is there something I can protect them with afterwards?

Apr 14, 2014 | 09:53 AM

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Just make sure to clean them every once in a while.

Once the axle seals start leaking a nice film of oil should develop on the hub bodies and keep things from rusting too much.