4x4 advice

[kyleWayne]

what all has to be done to convert from the pressure locking hubs to switch/manual locking hubs?

 

[don4331]

'99 to Live Axle Swap: Noob Advice?

Hello, I'm getting prepared for a full front suspension overhaul and in the process, converting from a locking hub system to a front live axle. I've read this article in the tech section but still have some questions. First, I've picked up new upper control arms, lower control arms, inner tie...

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[4x4junkie]

Manual locking hubs are available to replace the hubs on PVH systems, though if you're real cheap, you also can just remove the end covers from your existing hubs, remove the screens from the covers, put them back together and then use your finger through the hole to lock & unlock them (they work not much unlike the click mechanism in a retractable ball-point pen).

Info on Rugged Ridge manual hubs here:

Adding Manual Control To Your 1998-2000 Ford Ranger Pulse Vacuum Hubs - The Ranger Station

Story by Mark West I have a 98 Ranger 4×4 with 105k miles. For most of us, this means two things- It’s been a great truck, and the vacuum hubs are junk. Mine actually worked fairly well until recently, but … Continued

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