Have You ever had THIS Happen? Is it common?

[trxusrngr]

Alright, Any input is great! I grenaded my driverside hub this evening. in a parking lot (im in college) Put the truck in 4x4 and first gear heard a clunk which i've heard many times... but still was just spining the rears. got out and this is what i found!

Now I know that the auto hubs are alot weaker than manuals and i plan on upgrading... but what i would like to know is if anyone has seen anything like this. and is there a chance i broke my axle shaft? if so whats an easy way to chech... it didnt seem broke, but i'm not sure? Thanks Guys appreciate any input!

 

[Grey_04]

looks like "normal auto hub failure" to me. clean up the carnage and pop a set of warren lockout hubs and the conversion kit and your ready to roll.. it takes maybe a half our a side if your lucky..

 

[trxusrngr]

Thanks Grey... Wasn't sure if that was normal, never saw pics before. Is there a chance of any shaft failure?

 

[Grey_04]

Thanks Grey... Wasn't sure if that was normal, never saw pics before. Is there a chance of any shaft failure?

IMHO they build the hubs as a week point to break so more expensive crap would be saved.. here's a link that's being discussed about the advantages of the warren hubs.. not saying what to do but it's a thought for you..

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123375

 

[4x4junkie]

I would say less than 5% chance anything else is damaged.

Put Warn manual hubs on it and you should be good again.

 

[88_Eddie]

i agree with junkie, the only thing i could see getting damaged are the outer splines on the shaft. they look fine in the pic, but i cant see all of them.

slap some manual hubs on it and you'll be good to go. there's usually at least 2 or 3 sets for sale in the classifieds on here.

 

[SeanWilson]

Check out Rugged Ridge locking hubs. I run them on my ranger, i have never had a problem ever with them and they are also a lil easier on the wallet.

They are a bitch and a half to get on and off (due to the clip mechanism that takes 7-9 tiny screw drives to remove) but when they are on they are on.

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

Check out Rugged Ridge locking hubs. I run them on my ranger, i have never had a problem ever with them and they are also a lil easier on the wallet.

They are a bitch and a half to get on and off (due to the clip mechanism that takes 7-9 tiny screw drives to remove) but when they are on they are on.

Completely different hub set up on the OP truck.

 

[pcollins]

2x on the rugged ridge hubs. Had a set on my 97 4x4 and they worked fantastic. Never an issue.