warn vs. ford locking hubs

[rastiss]

I can get a new set of warn premium hubs for under $100. I already have 2 sets of Ford. Which way should I go?

 

[BRONCROB]

A hub in the hand is better than two in the store.I would use what I have,plus you have spares.

 

[broncodriver99]

The stock Ford hubs are about as bulletproof as it gets. I like them better than any of the aftermarket stuff personally.

 

[70_Steve]

I recently snapped a stub shaft right at the hub. The Ford hub held together, the chromo shaft didn't.

 

[House]

My choice:
1- 8 Bolt Warn
2- 6 Bolt Spicer (Ford)
3- 6 Bolt Warn Premium

 

[rastiss]

I've never been around the factory ford hubs, just warn. That's why I thought I'd ask. Thanx.

 

[Quick & Dirty]

The factory hubs are simple and strong, but the inner clutch ring has to slide smoothly in the splines of the wheel hub. It is pushed into engagement by spring pressure, and too much grease, old sticky grease, or any damage to the wheel hub can prevent the hub lock from engaging, and/or be difficult to disengage.

 

[rastiss]

The factory hubs are simple and strong, but the inner clutch ring has to slide smoothly in the splines of the wheel hub. It is pushed into engagement by spring pressure, and too much grease, old sticky grease, or any damage to the wheel hub can prevent the hub lock from engaging, and/or be difficult to disengage.

Don't see any hub damage so far. So as long the clutch ring moves free should be good to go?

 

[Quick & Dirty]

If you push the clutch ring against the spring, and it moves back out freely, it is good to go. If it's sticky, or binds up, it needs some work.

 

[Steve83]

The stock eB hub locks were made by Spicer (Dana). In the '80s, Dana (who supplied the front axle assembly to Ford) started buying Warn hub locks. So the later "factory" hub locks (including the auto locks) are Warn, and they DO fit most older axles.

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