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Old Dec 10, 2021 | 10:57 AM
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I am looking for a push button 4 wheel drive switch for my 1996 Ford F-150 Eddie Bauer.
How about help finding a new switch? Or advice on buying a used one? Thank you.

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Old Dec 10, 2021 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Fbchestnut
I am looking for a push button 4 wheel drive switch for my 1996 Ford F-150 Eddie Bauer.
How about help finding a new switch? Or advice on buying a used one? Thank you.
I just did a quick search on eBay and saw several in the $50 range. You may want to check locally on Craigslist as well.
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Old Dec 10, 2021 | 03:00 PM
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Thank you.
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Old Dec 15, 2021 | 06:22 PM
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They are not available new. I have a few used. Email me with your location (ZIP), truck info, & list of parts you need.

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Old Dec 16, 2021 | 07:37 AM
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I swapped my auto hubs out to warren manual hubs, they are beefier and more reliable than the auto junk.
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Old Dec 16, 2021 | 10:53 AM
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All automatic hub locks are made by Warn, and are substantially stronger than any manual hub locks (including Warn Premium manuals).

A "warren" is the tunnel system where rabbits live.
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Old Dec 18, 2021 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve83
All automatic hub locks are made by Warn, and are substantially stronger than any manual hub locks (including Warn Premium manuals).

A "warren" is the tunnel system where rabbits live.
Hi, Steve.

Question for you: I have manual-locking Warn hubs with the push button 4WD on dashboard. is it true, no automatic locking hubs truly lock? What is the point of having both?

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Old Dec 18, 2021 | 02:13 PM
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I know that when I lock mine.Those rabbits go to work. The factory auto hubs only worked when they wanted to, and where all busted when I removed them.
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Old Dec 19, 2021 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mrminux
is it true, no automatic locking hubs truly lock?
No. All hub locks lock. If they didn't, they wouldn't be "locks".
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What is the point of having both?
Both what? Both front wheel hubs locked to their axleshafts?
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Old Dec 19, 2021 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve83
No. All hub locks lock. If they didn't, they wouldn't be "locks".Both what? Both front wheel hubs locked to their axleshafts?
Why do I have manual locking front hubs with an automatic 4WD switch on the dash?
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