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Old 04-15-2012, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Just call me Sean
Any decent driveshaft shop will know how long to make it if you measure from the transfer case end to the rear end flange.
Okay. Thats good to know. Thanks sean.
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Originally Posted by cgossett
is your front end a 2.73? or are you swapping the rear to a different ratio?
Yes, Im swapping the entire rear end out. 3.55s in the front, 3.55s in the rear
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Super winch sucks. Get some warns.
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I have super winch hubs and haven't had any issue with them although I would prefer warn. Super winch gets the job done tho. I actually did the 4wd swap in mine. It's not bad at all. Just take your time if u have any questions along the way let me know.
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I gave a dirty look to the super winches on my old truck and they destroyed themselves
Old 04-17-2012, 11:41 AM
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Weal. Ill just see what they do. I didnt pay any more than i would for stock hubs. If they do break, warns will be in my near future. Im taking apart the hub assembly on both sides, regreasing the hubs and bearings etc, maybe getting the rotors turned or getting new ones, new calipers, pads. Thanks for the background info on them though.
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Originally Posted by joepetito
I have super winch hubs and haven't had any issue with them although I would prefer warn. Super winch gets the job done tho. I actually did the 4wd swap in mine. It's not bad at all. Just take your time if u have any questions along the way let me know.
I will! thanks
Old 04-17-2012, 08:55 PM
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I just remembered messing around with the hubs the other day while the parts were sitting on the trailer. I locked both the hubs in, turned the yoke like the truck was going in reverse and they locked in just fine, but when I turned the yoke like the truck was going forwards both the rotors/hubs were turning forwards. Is this normal or some kinda locker? The guy I got the parts of off said there may be something done to the axles. Said theres some boxes in the back of the bronco for some axle parts, but didnt remember the name brand.
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When they turn the same direction, locker. When they spin opposite, open. Bonus!
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