Dana 28 Manual Lock Outs

[ford4wd08]

How do you tell when manual lock out hubs are worn out and need to be replaced?

The ones on my BII still function, but when you turn the switch from lock to unlock, the plastic is very loose. It will stay in the locked position, but makes me wonder if they're aren't better options out there?

I believe they are the original OEM lock outs, but the plastic handles have been hot over the years from disc brakes and slightly wrapped. I remember one getting completely melted when I was a teenager and I found some stock replacement ones.

I'm not aware of a metal handle replacement, so I guess the next best option would be to buy new ones from Mile Marker? Or search for old NOS Warn ones?

 

[bobbywalter]

Dana 28 Lock Outs-Broncograveyard.com https://share.google/pDURSNK6Lh0lyYRvh

 

[Shran]

I believe you can get new ones from AVM...they are on eBay. If you get some, disassemble them prior to putting them on your truck and lube everything really well, and check for burs. Mine would bind up and only partially lock.

To answer your original question though, there is the outer dial which is attached to a plastic cam inside the hub. When you turn the dial, it turns the cam and some pieces lock together. They are actually really easy to take apart and clean, you just need a little flat screwdriver, needle nose pliers and maybe a snap ring pliers. Might be a good idea to clean them up and inspect everything. You should know right away if they're worn out... chunks of metal and glitter will be the clue.

 

[ford4wd08]

I believe you can get new ones from AVM...they are on eBay. If you get some, disassemble them prior to putting them on your truck and lube everything really well, and check for burs. Mine would bind up and only partially lock.

To answer your original question though, there is the outer dial which is attached to a plastic cam inside the hub. When you turn the dial, it turns the cam and some pieces lock together. They are actually really easy to take apart and clean, you just need a little flat screwdriver, needle nose pliers and maybe a snap ring pliers. Might be a good idea to clean them up and inspect everything. You should know right away if they're worn out... chunks of metal and glitter will be the clue.

I've never had any trouble with glitter on mine the few times I've had them off, just the locking part is loose. I can change the plastic switch with a phillips head screw of I remember correctly. I'll try to snap some pictures and show what I mean later today.

There are some Warns out there NOS, but they're proud of them.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

I just found 2 complete sets and one torn apart set of D-28 hubs on Friday in my stockpile. Of course, I was looking for a D-35 hub which I didn’t find…