Does anybody make a manual hub conversion kit for the newer f150's ?
I had heard from somebody that they did, but can only find them for the older ones.
I heard it installs just like changing a wheel bearing, hub and all.

 

Warn might make a kit, but I am curious as to why?

 

a maunal hub wont do you to much unless.. the front diff has an actuator of it that locks the front end... correct me if im wrong but im almost 100% sure.. the hubs on these trucks dont actually lock together.. just the tcase and the diff

 

More fuel efficient when unlocked, less wear and tear on drive train when unlocked, stronger than auto locking, work when you need them.

When you unlock manual hubs, the wheels free spin, just like a 2wd would. You will not be turning the axle, gears and driveshaft also. The actuator would be eliminated, one less thing to have not work. Very simple, proven design.

Looked at Warn and Mile Marker, they have kits for the older Fords only.

 

Not sure exactly how the fords work, but usually there is a sleeve on the longer side axle. When you are in 2wd, the sleeve slides off of the axle. With an open differental, the power is simply wasted to the open axle. The actuator is usually vacume, or a heated element, which will slide the sleeve locking or unlocking the axle when shifting to and from 4x4.
That's why your front driveshaft will still spin some when you are in 2wd, the drag from the axles through the differential, driveshaft and gears in the transfer case.

With manual hubs, the wheels will freely spin with out all of the excess drag.

Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but that's how I understand it.

 

yeah these newer ford i dont get my old tacoma was manual hubs and manual 4wd. and loved it... i knew i was locked..