Peak83
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- Location
- USA
- Vehicle Year
- 1993
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Transmission
- Manual
I acquired my late grandfather’s 1993 4x4 Ranger with auto locking hubs. I’ve been repairing a few minor problems, driving it back and forth to work, and after determining that the hubs are noisy and worn out, I’ve made the decision to get them fixed. Now, this truck has not had the 4x4 engaged in at least 15+ years, and I don’t plan on ever engaging it. I simply have no need in using the 4x4 on this pick up, and I know after all of these years, it probably wouldn’t work anyway. Now, this will become painfully clear that I am clueless when it comes to replacing hubs and bearings, but does replacing the wheel hub involve replacing the auto locking hubs on this truck, or are we talking about two separate parts? Second, if I have to replace the auto locking hubs, is the least expensive fix involve the so called conversion and installation of manual locking hubs? Again, I will never use the 4x4 in this truck, my primary truck is 4x4, and I’m simply keeping this truck for sentimental reasons and to commute back and forth to work. Does the fact that I will never use the 4x4 factor in to the angle of repair as well? Any help and advice is greatly appreciated.