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eighteenninetytwo

05-04-2017 12:42 PM

Hot hubs..

I has WARN hubs installed on the front wheels of the Blazer. I was washing the truck last week after driving about 6-7 miles and the front right Warn hub unit was hot enough that water was steaming off it. I assume that's not optimal / normal / expected / wanted? Is this something that happens if its not installed properly? Is it a regular occurence than can be solved with lube?

kwmech

05-04-2017 01:49 PM

Re: Hot hubs..

Dragging caliper or the bearing adjustment may be too tight

68Timber

05-04-2017 02:26 PM

Re: Hot hubs..

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwmech (Post 7934141)

Dragging caliper or the bearing adjustment may be too tight

Or failed bearing.

kwmech

05-04-2017 04:26 PM

Re: Hot hubs..

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Timber (Post 7934187)

Or failed bearing.

Yeah, but he didn't say it was growling or noisy.....that is unless the race is spinning at this point

Ski-me

05-04-2017 04:58 PM

Re: Hot hubs..

Yep on all ideas mentioned. Best to take both hubs apart and see what they look like. Also look at rotor wear for anything abnormal when comparing the two.

Edit.....when I first read the topic, I read "Hot Tubs"!! :) I thought I was going to get some great hot tub ideas!

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