Locking Hub Conversion

[Nathan123]

My 89 BII has the auto locking hubs and the auto transfer case. (D28 front axle) I could buy mile markers or warns and the conversion kit for upwards of $160.00 I would like to get a set of manual hubs from a junkyard if possible, but what pieces (other than the hub) will i need to grab for the auto to manual conversion? Also I know I need to get the spindle nut socket. Can anyone tell me what size this is, as well as if a different socket is needed to install the manuals. Neither tech articles state the size.

 

[country0001]

Check on the parts for sale or post on the want to buy

 

[PaleBlue90]

you will need the hubs, and the hub conversion kit. it includes everything you will need. the socket i got a advanced auto parts. they had one for fords, one for chevs, and one for dodges

 

[Nathan123]

So if I grab the manual hubs, 4 nuts (the ones with a 4 lug drive), and two lock washers (the ones with holes all the way around), will this be all the parts. Will I be able to re use the thrust bearing and toothed washer/spacer thing? Also, the manuals take the 4 lug socket, but what about the big hex nut on the automatic hubs? This should be loose at only 16 in lbs, right?