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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 03:20 AM
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I have automatic locking hubs but they stick more often than not when you switch back to 2wd. I received a manual set for the truck for free and wouldn't mind switching. Anyone have an approximate time/difficulty level for me?
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 04:18 AM
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Do one side at a time, it shouldn't be to difficult. Naturally the first side will take longer, the second side will be a cinch. Was never a big fan of the auto hubs either, is the early versions of the auto hubs, they wouldn't stay locked in during engine braking, I think later on they realized the boo-boo and corrected the design.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 11:56 PM
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I finished out the swap and will post the directions in the how-to forum for anyone else that was interested
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 12:08 AM
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sweet did you take pics?
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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Unfortunately I did not. Stupid me didn't bring a camera along, not thinking that maybe other people would want to see. Its really not that hard though. A little trial and error and anyone can do just fine without the pics
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