1991 4wd hub conversion

[Subarute]

My automatic locking hubs finally quit on me. the transfer case shifts into both 4wd and low range at the push of a button but the hubs do not lock. I want to convert them to manual locking hubs (For obvious reasons) but I'm having trouble finding a kit. does anyone know of a conversion kit that they know for sure works? or can anyone point me in the right direction?
Vehicle in question is a 1991 Ranger with the 2.9l, 5speed manual, and push button 4wd. Thanks

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Part numbers for both versions and the advantages of using the heavy duty hubs here:

Warn Jeep Hubs for the Dana 35 - The Ranger Station

Many 1983-1996 Ford Ranger 4x4 owners have replaced the 29071 manual locking hubs on their Dana 35 TTB with the Warn 37780 Jeep hubs.

www.therangerstation.com

How to guides:

Automatic To Manual Hub Conversion - The Ranger Station

By: Chris Emmons Take the wheel off first!………. Duh! Then pull the clips off the wheel studs. Pull the hub off, and look at the inside of the old hub. It should be greasy, if not you will have … Continued

www.therangerstation.com

Ford Ranger Manual Hub Swap #2 - The Ranger Station

By 4X4 Junkie The automatic hubs used on the ’83-’97 Rangers (and similar) are not the best thing to rely on when the going gets tough. They will click and grind and make ratcheting noises instead of engaging when … Continued

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U-Pull-It in Omaha or Lincoln get $10 a pair and don't care if you have the accompanying hardware...

 

[adsm08]

You don't really need a "kit". You just need the manual hubs, and the correct hardware set. And the goofy spline-tooth socket to install the nuts.

 

[Subarute]

Part numbers for both versions and the advantages of using the heavy duty hubs here:

Warn Jeep Hubs for the Dana 35 - The Ranger Station

Many 1983-1996 Ford Ranger 4x4 owners have replaced the 29071 manual locking hubs on their Dana 35 TTB with the Warn 37780 Jeep hubs.

www.therangerstation.com

How to guides:

Automatic To Manual Hub Conversion - The Ranger Station

By: Chris Emmons Take the wheel off first!………. Duh! Then pull the clips off the wheel studs. Pull the hub off, and look at the inside of the old hub. It should be greasy, if not you will have … Continued

www.therangerstation.com

Ford Ranger Manual Hub Swap #2 - The Ranger Station

By 4X4 Junkie The automatic hubs used on the ’83-’97 Rangers (and similar) are not the best thing to rely on when the going gets tough. They will click and grind and make ratcheting noises instead of engaging when … Continued

www.therangerstation.com

U-Pull-It in Omaha or Lincoln get $10 a pair and don't care if you have the accompanying hardware...

Do all rangers have Dana 35s? Or how would I k ow for sure if I have them?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Do all rangers have Dana 35s? Or how would I k ow for sure if I have them?

You should have the D35:

1983-1997 Ford Ranger 4x4 Dana 28 & Dana 35 TTB Front Axles - The Ranger Station

The 1983-1989 Ford Ranger 4x4 came with a Dana 28 front axle and the 1990-1997 Ford Ranger came with a Dana 35 front axle.

www.therangerstation.com

 

[Subarute]

You should have the D35:

1983-1997 Ford Ranger 4x4 Dana 28 & Dana 35 TTB Front Axles - The Ranger Station

The 1983-1989 Ford Ranger 4x4 came with a Dana 28 front axle and the 1990-1997 Ford Ranger came with a Dana 35 front axle.

www.therangerstation.com

alright. One more question. If I were to get the parts from a jeep what year/make/model should i go after?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

alright. One more question. If I were to get the parts from a jeep what year/make/model should i go after?

Unlikely to find them used. They are part of a kit to make the rear axle on a YJ or TJ Wrangler free floating.

If I was to buy new I would opt for them... but as long as I can keep getting the normal Warn's for $5 a pop I am not that inclined to seek them out.

 

[Subarute]

Unlikely to find them used. They are part of a kit to make the rear axle on a YJ or TJ Wrangler free floating.

If I was to buy new I would opt for them... but as long as I can keep getting the normal Warn's for $5 a pop I am not that inclined to seek them out.

When you get them from pick and pull what kind of vehicle do you generally find them on?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

When you get them from pick and pull what kind of vehicle do you generally find them on?

My regular Warns were found on 90-97 Rangers and first gen Explorers.

 

[scotts90ranger]

yeah, that. I found a pristine set on a first gen explorer at a junkyard and snabbed them, I think it was $15 for the pair, unfortunately I didn't have my hub nut socket so didn't grab the lock nuts...

 

[don4331]

When you get them from pick and pull what kind of vehicle do you generally find them on?

The one thing you have to watch - the vultures pick the o-rings the moment they arrive in the yard even if they don't want the hubs. The o-rings are expensive to order from Warn and adapt to get damaged if you aren't careful installing the hub i.e. if you have aftermarket rims without the recess so don't use the clips and hub shifts while your struggling to install your 35s.