'98 hubs

[Redranger89]

I have a 1998 ford ranger. i had been up at the mountains for deer huntin and had snow the whole time. This was the first time i had used the 4wd for a long period of time.(all week). I noticed that the front wheels kept disengaging. It was really pissing me off having to switch it back into 4wd every minute ot two. I was wondering if it was common. I probaly know that i need the locking hubs anf i want to get them. What to i need to get and what kind of a job is it to replace the vacuum ones?

thanks joe

 

[4x4RangerGuy]

The vacuum hubs are problem prone. Sounds like you have a vacuum leak.

You can get AVM manual locking hubs. They just replace the outer vacuum disconnect so it's easy to install them.

 

[Randy960]

I highly recomend the AVM hubs, They cost only 100 bucks and there's no question whether or not they're locked. Plus you can install them with a screwdriver, rubber mallet and about 10 minutes.

 

[Redranger89]

Thanks for the quick response. I will check them out. i will look forward to being able to count on them to work.

 

[Dillon]

what are avm hubs?
i'm having trouble with hubs (I think)I jack truck up all 4 wheels off ground , engaged 4 hi rear drive shaft & front drive shafts are turning. However neither front wheel is turning but the front axle shafts are turning. Are my automatic hubs bad?

 

[exbass94]

what are avm hubs?
i'm having trouble with hubs (I think)I jack truck up all 4 wheels off ground , engaged 4 hi rear drive shaft & front drive shafts are turning. However neither front wheel is turning but the front axle shafts are turning. Are my automatic hubs bad?

Yes.

 

[Dillon]

pardon the trivial questions(i'm a rookie with a ranger) but what makes the hubs go bad? when I bought this truck back in the summer the 4x4 was not engaging the person we bought from had the dealer to fix this problem. It did work until a few weeks ago.I guess I'll check with dealer to see exactly what they did and maybe there work is still under warranty.

 

[suzuki2903]

where can you get the avm hubs for 100 ?

 

[Randy960]

I think I got mine on ebay. Theres a company that sells them and sometimes puts their name on them, I want to say its rugged ridge, but I could be wrong.