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'82 RC hubs #1525747 10/29/13 11:46 PM 10/29/13 11:46 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 905 SD Z zrxkawboy OP super stock
zrxkawboy OP super stock Z Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 905 SD	My '82 RC still has the original auto hubs. Last winter it felt like they didn't engage a couple of times, so I bought some Superwinch manual hubs (400518). I am hearing conflicting advice about what is required to install them (replacing the auto hubs). Can someone set the record straight for me? I can pull the truck into the garage to do the work, but I don't want it in there taking up space for days if I tear into it and discover I need additional parts, special tool, etc. It would be nice to have everything lined up first. Thanks! It's Swifty! Swifty, you toad sucker!

Re: '82 RC hubs [Re: zrxkawboy] #1525748 10/30/13 12:08 AM 10/30/13 12:08 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 18,407 UPPER MICHIGAN, MARQUETTE COUN... N NITROUSN I Live Here
NITROUSN I Live Here N Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 18,407 UPPER MICHIGAN, MARQUETTE COUN...	Did you read the hubs directions? If you bought them new there should be everything there along with the instructions. 30 minute job with basic tools.

Re: '82 RC hubs [Re: NITROUSN] #1525749 10/30/13 02:06 AM 10/30/13 02:06 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 12,291 Kent, Wa 340SHORTY Truck Nut
340SHORTY Truck Nut Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 12,291 Kent, Wa	and it might of been the CAD and not the hubs giving you trouble.. I am truckless..

Re: '82 RC hubs [Re: 340SHORTY] #1525750 10/30/13 02:14 AM 10/30/13 02:14 AM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 11,543 chicagoland,usa B buildanother I Live Here
buildanother I Live Here B Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 11,543 chicagoland,usa	82 didn't have cad yet, just those auto locking hubs that should be easy swap to manuals.

Re: '82 RC hubs [Re: buildanother] #1525751 10/30/13 08:41 AM 10/30/13 08:41 AM
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zrxkawboy OP super stock Z Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 905 SD	First of all, they came with NO directions. I went to their website and found an instruction sheet that was very basic and pretty much no help. I emailed Superwinch, and their response was "if it's a Dana 44, they'll work". All I was asking was if anything special was needed when converting from auto hubs. If there were instructions, and they told me what I needed, trust me, I wouldn't be wasting your time. Let me re-phrase: Has anyone personally converted from auto hubs to manual, and can tell me what is involved? Thank you. It's Swifty! Swifty, you toad sucker!

Re: '82 RC hubs [Re: zrxkawboy] #1525752 10/30/13 10:09 AM 10/30/13 10:09 AM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 8,064 Iowa 76dodgeboy master
76dodgeboy master Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 8,064 Iowa	You pop the cover pull a snap ring(around axle shaft) and there should be a lock ring(outer part of internals)After those are removed you should be able to pull the auto hub parts out. Install the manual hubs insert outer lock ring and install snap ring(may have to push on axle from backside to have it prtrude enough to install snapring) Install cover http://www.youtube.com/results?search_qu...ube.iE72SrqWYQM

Re: '82 RC hubs [Re: zrxkawboy] #1525753 10/30/13 10:17 AM 10/30/13 10:17 AM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 8,064 Iowa 76dodgeboy master
76dodgeboy master Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 8,064 Iowa	Its really pretty easy. Ive never converted but recently had my lockout pulled to replace wheel studs. http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/instructions/wrn-61420c0-pn9790.pdf http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61UYL0aIk1S.pdf

Re: '82 RC hubs [Re: zrxkawboy] #1525754 10/30/13 07:16 PM 10/30/13 07:16 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 18,407 UPPER MICHIGAN, MARQUETTE COUN... N NITROUSN I Live Here
NITROUSN I Live Here N Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 18,407 UPPER MICHIGAN, MARQUETTE COUN...	Quote: First of all, they came with NO directions. I went to their website and found an instruction sheet that was very basic and pretty much no help. I emailed Superwinch, and their response was "if it's a Dana 44, they'll work". All I was asking was if anything special was needed when converting from auto hubs. If there were instructions, and they told me what I needed, trust me, I wouldn't be wasting your time. Let me re-phrase: Has anyone personally converted from auto hubs to manual, and can tell me what is involved? Thank you. Whats wrong with these instructions? http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/4377/media_document/4398/17106.pdf

Re: '82 RC hubs DELETED [Re: NITROUSN] #1525755 10/30/13 11:25 PM 10/30/13 11:25 PM
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zrxkawboy OP super stock Z Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 905 SD	Post deleted by not_a_charger It's Swifty! Swifty, you toad sucker!

Re: '82 RC hubs [Re: zrxkawboy] #1525756 10/30/13 11:33 PM 10/30/13 11:33 PM
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340SHORTY Truck Nut Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 12,291 Kent, Wa	Id like to see what you call an "Auto Hub".. I am truckless..

Re: '82 RC hubs [Re: 340SHORTY] #1525757 10/30/13 11:43 PM 10/30/13 11:43 PM
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zrxkawboy OP super stock Z Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 905 SD	Quote: Id like to see what you call an "Auto Hub".. Automatic hubs. Stock on my '82 RC. Engage when you shift into 4WD. Disengage when you shift into 2WD and then back up a few feet. From what I've been told, most were troublesome, and I'm in the minority to still have mine 30 years later. Like I said, I have never worked on them. When I first got the RC years ago, I knew a guy who was experienced with 4x4s, and I paid him to service the hubs. Now that they're acting up, and I don't know enough to service them properly, I'd just rather replace them with some simple, reliable manual hubs. It's Swifty! Swifty, you toad sucker!

Re: '82 RC hubs [Re: zrxkawboy] #1525758 10/31/13 12:00 AM 10/31/13 12:00 AM
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NITROUSN I Live Here N Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 18,407 UPPER MICHIGAN, MARQUETTE COUN...	EDIT Last edited by moparts; 11/01/13 05:18 PM.

Re: '82 RC hubs DELETED [Re: NITROUSN] #1525759 10/31/13 12:09 AM 10/31/13 12:09 AM
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zrxkawboy OP super stock Z Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 905 SD	Post deleted by not_a_charger Last edited by zrxkawboy; 10/31/13 12:10 AM. It's Swifty! Swifty, you toad sucker!

Re: '82 RC hubs [Re: zrxkawboy] #1525760 10/31/13 08:39 AM 10/31/13 08:39 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,064 Niles , Ohio T therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah. T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,064 Niles , Ohio	I did them on my 84.I used Warns.Pretty straight forward and took about 45 minutes.Mine would unlock when plowing and backing up.Its been at least 20 years since I did them but it was easy.Rocky Chrysler Firepower

Re: '82 RC hubs [Re: therocks] #1525761 10/31/13 09:33 AM 10/31/13 09:33 AM
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zrxkawboy OP super stock Z Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 905 SD	Thanks for the words of experience, Rocky. I appreciate it. It's Swifty! Swifty, you toad sucker!

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