D35 IFS metal manual lockout? (98-00 ohv hub alternative)

[cp2295]

Do they make these? I like having the option of free and lock but these stock and the avm hubs feel flimsy, don't like the plastic.

If there's another option that'd be awesome, or should I swap the cv assemblies from a 2001+ ranger with the live axles? I just like the axles not spinning when I'm unlocked to preserve them when they aren't used, and have less tire, diff, and driveshaft wear and all the seals and such

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

TTB hubs are all plastic.

Mine have been fading from pink to white for the 14 years I have had the truck, otherwise I haven't had a problem with the plastic knob.

Guessing for the 15 years before I got it they had faded from red to pink...

 

[cp2295]

Yeah but ttb can get warn hubs aren't those metal?

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

The bodies on ttb hubs are cast aluminum. The dials are plastic. The avm/ rugged ridge hubs are the only manual locking hubs available for your truck.

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[cp2295]

Would it be detrimental to my diff If I could have one made of metal? Like is there a good reason they chose plastic vs metal other than cost?

 

[adsm08]

Are you planning to install it inside the diff housing? If not I see no reason they should cause damage if made from metal.

 

[cp2295]

Okay no just adding it to the end of the cv spline like a normal hub. I just feel like these plastic ones are gonna blow up anytime, why would they choose plastic?

 

[adsm08]

why would they choose plastic?

cost?

You already answered your own question.


Also, have you read up on the manual mod for the factory hubs?

 

[cp2295]

No I haven't whats the mod?