Hub lock parts help!!

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movinon123

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I am putting together an order on Broncograveyard to overhaul the front brakes my 86 Bronco XLT. Im pretty confident I have all the right parts needed for the rotors, pads, calipers, and axel hoses. But I'm not sure if I have the right stuff to change the hub locks. Heres a pic of my cart... 

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Will I need any other kinds of bearings, seals or anything like that to replace my hub locks and hub lock bearings?

Also will that Spindle Nut socket work for removing my factory spindle nut?

Will I need any unique tools other then a snap ring pliers and the spindle nut socket?

Ive looked at a few forum posts/ youtube vids and they don't really specific what parts are needed?

Any help would be great.. I really don't want to start this project and find out that I forgot to order something needed to get the job done.

Thanks!!!! 

 

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Yo m,

My Internet is at 1987 speed now, when it decides to open a site...

Are you swapping from auto to manual hubs?

Here is some one info for now..

Replacement w/Mile Marker (6 *****) & tool list in an 86 (no torque specs) by Sixlitre (Malcolm H, Eddie Bauer) at

http://www.supermotors.net/registry/4970/18660

Warn® Standard & Premium Hub Instructions P/N 20990 P/N 9790 & Diagrams for DRIVE ******, MANUAL HUBLOCK, AUTO

http://warn.iwebcat.com/imgVD/WAR/61420C0-pn20990.pdf by Warn®

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Wheel Bearing Locknut Torque Settings for 80-96 MANUAL HUBS, NOT Factory Auto Hubs; Ford Pickups and Bronco; "...Using a lockout spanner (Ford # T59T-1197-B or equivalent) and a torque wrench, tighten the inner bearing adjusting nut to 50 foot pounds while rotating the wheel back and forth and seating the bearing. Back off the adjusting nut approximately 45 degrees. Assemble the lock washer by turning the inner lockout to align the pin with the nearest hole in the lock washer. To lock it, install the outer lock nut and tighten it to 150 foot pounds. Grab the top of the tire with one hand and the bottom of the tire with the other. Move the tire in and out on the spindle. End play should be less than .006 – inch.).." Thanks to 90beater (Topher, Chris)!!!! by miesk5

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5 ***** Automatic Locking Hub Swap to Warn® & Bearing Replacement w/ Bearing Locknut Torque Settings in a 90; and, Wheel Bearing Locknut Torque Settings for 80-96 MANUAL HUBS, NOT Factory Auto Hubs; Ford Pickups and Bronco; "...Using a lockout spanner (ford # T59T-1197-B or equivalent ) and a torque wrench, tighten the inner bearing adjusting nut to 50 foot pounds while rotating the wheel back and forth and seating the bearing. Back off the adjusting nut approximately 45 degrees. Assemble the lock washer by turning the inner lockout to align the pin with the nearest hole in the lock washer. To lock it, install the outer lock nut and tighten it to 150 foot pounds. Grab the top of the tire with one hand and the bottom of the tire with the other. Move the tire in and out on the spindle. End play should be less than .006 – inch.).." by 90beater (Topher, Chris) at

http://bronco.tophersworld.com/writeup_hubs.htm

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Operational Test; "...To CHECK FOR PROPER ENGAGEMENT, dial both hubs to LOCK and raise the front left corner of the vehicle off the ground. Spin the lifted tire. The drive line will turn if the Hub is engaging properly. TO CHECK FOR PROPER DISENGAGEMENT, dial the lifted wheel hub into FREE and spin the lifted wheel. If the drive line does not turn AND you hear NO ratcheting sounds, the hub is disengaging properly. Repeat step 5- 6 with the right wheel & hub. NOTE: The hubs are not required to seat against the wheel housing when installed, they may move in and out quite easily. This “float” is normal and will not affect performance..." by Warn®.

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See Steve's Brakes & Hubs at http://www.supermotors.net/registry/2742/12739-4

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The socket looks correct... can you get one from local parts store under a loan a tool program with refundable deposit?

This is by Steve,

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"The L spanner is stronger & less likely to slip off a nut, but it won't work on a self-locking nut."

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Operational Test; "... (engine off, hubs disengaged), crawl under the truck with the transfer case in 2HI, you should be able to grab the front drive shaft and turn it by hand. Also with the hubs disengaged you should see the front axles turning freely. Now engage the hubs and you should not be able to turn the drive shaft by hand. Jack the front wheels off the ground with the hubs engaged, turn the drive shaft by hand, the wheels should turn. The 4x4 light should not be on in 2HI, when in 4LOW you may have a low range light on, (not all trucks have that light) at least mine doesn't..."

Source: by Seabronc (Rosie, Fred W) at Ford Bronco Zone Forums

 

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You don't need the conversion kit unless you have auto hubs on the truck now, you would need p/n 32125. Yes the spindle nut socket will work on the stock manual lock out spindle nut.  Make sure that you install the bearings properly and also use the correct torque when tightening the spindle nut.

Good luck,

:)>-

You might want to call Bronco Graveyard and talk to their parts guy, they are pretty good at helping out.  Also let them know you were referred by the forum and give them your user name.  It will get you a 2% discount, not much but it is better than a stick in the eye  0:)

 
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Thanks guys appreciate it! I did call them multiple times and didn't get the help I was hoping for.

 

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Yo,5 ***** Automatic Locking Hub Swap to Warn® & Bearing Replacement w/ Bearing Locknut Torque Settings in a 90; and, Wheel Bearing Locknut Torque Settings for 80-96 MANUAL HUBS, NOT Factory Auto Hubs; Ford Pickups and Bronco; "...Using a lockout spanner (ford # T59T-1197-B or equivalent ) and a torque wrench, tighten the inner bearing adjusting nut to 50 foot pounds while rotating the wheel back and forth and seating the bearing. Back off the adjusting nut approximately 45 degrees. Assemble the lock washer by turning the inner lockout to align the pin with the nearest hole in the lock washer. To lock it, install the outer lock nut and tighten it to 150 foot pounds. Grab the top of the tire with one hand and the bottom of the tire with the other. Move the tire in and out on the spindle. End play should be less than .006 – inch.).." by 90beater (Topher, Chris) at

http://bronco.topher...riteup_hubs.htm

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