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The 1998, 1999 and 2000 4X4 Ford Ranger with the failure prone PVH/Pulse Vacuum Hubs can be easily converted to a true manual locking hub by installing the Rugged Ridge 15001.70 lockouts found here: http://store.4wheelingplus.com/proddetail.asp?prod=15001.70
if the hubs are working properly all u do is shift transfer case back to 2WD if hubs are not releasing you will have to check the hubs best idea change the auto hubs for warn manual locking hubs
i have a 1994 f 150 with auto locking hubs and i made the mistake of greasing them. when i made a test run it sounded like gears grinding, i found out soon that on auto hubs you soak them in automatic transmission fluid. MERCON AUTO FLUID WORKS FINE.
put it in 4x4, and it does it for you. or install locking hubs for 50 bucks.
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Locking hubs were not an option on this vehicle as built for the united states. If you truly have them this vehicle needs a mechanic eye to tell you how to replace there are many types pf locking hubs available after market additions
if it has automatic locking hubs sounds like the hub is not releasing all the way need to check the engagment and disengagement of the front locking hubs
It's just a matter of removing the 6 hex bolts an pull it out. Then, grab the spare hubs and bolt them in. Yea, indeed all Suzuki hubs fit.
About $160 for manual locking hubs from JC Whitney, Chicago
difference between locking and fixed hubs is fixed hubs are driven the whole time this means that the axles and hubs turn as the wheels turn these are engaged at the transmission when needed locking hubs are free wheeling hubs, and when not locked the wheels will turn but the axles are not turning some have a switch inside cab to lock them, some you have to get out of vehicle and manuelly lock the hub at the hub these hubs when unlocked will not drive when transmission is engaged,
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In most cases just buying a new set of hubs. The automatic hubs are spring loaded and have an internal locking mechanism that works with the axle as to manual which just locks on to the axle when you turn the dial . Very easy swap just make sure the manual hubs are for your vehicle .