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NoForAnAnswer · 11-23-2016, 01:20 PM

A couple weeks ago my driver side spindle nut backed off and took out everything from the knuckle out. So I got my upgraded parts installed and I get to the locking hubs and there's a large tapered spring behind the locking mechanism. Now, my passenger side has the spring and the drivers side the spring got mangled.

My family's had this truck since 1983 and when my dad bought it it had warn premium hubs on it.

I went to 4 wheel parts yesterday and they explained to me that spring isn't needed.

Any help would be appreciated

Here's the spring I might need.
http://www.quad4x4.com/cgi-bin/comme...cton&key=40050

'63GENIII · 11-24-2016, 04:32 AM

Are you asking if you do or don't need the spring or if anyone has an extra?

NoForAnAnswer · 11-24-2016, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '63GENIII

Are you asking if you do or don't need the spring or if anyone has an extra?

If I need the spring or not. Took a look at it last night and couldn't see a need for that spring, but I've little experience at this.

'63GENIII · 11-24-2016, 05:12 PM

I'm pretty sure it is in there to keep the hub unlocked when not in use. My 73 D44 has them on both sides. They look like they might be a cheap - not premium Warn hub.

NoForAnAnswer · 11-24-2016, 05:23 PM

I found this video
https://youtu.be/txoD4_kQ-3I

at about 2:30 you can see he pulls out the locking hub and you can see there's no spring behind the hub. This is what's confusing to me. Then I pulled the passenger side hub it sprung out because of the spring. But here it just sits there.

**kwmech** · 11-25-2016, 01:42 PM

No spring needed with a Warn hub. Locking mechanism is different than the original Spicer style

NoForAnAnswer · 11-25-2016, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwmech

No spring needed with a Warn hub. Locking mechanism is different than the original Spicer style

Thank you so much. So the warn premium hubs were not installed by the factory? The original owner (we're the second) had a dealer installed tow package as he had a camper. I wonder if it involved replacing the hubs as well?

Either way I greatly appreciate your help.

11-23-2016, 01:20 PM	#1
NoForAnAnswer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 86	71 locking hub question A couple weeks ago my driver side spindle nut backed off and took out everything from the knuckle out. So I got my upgraded parts installed and I get to the locking hubs and there's a large tapered spring behind the locking mechanism. Now, my passenger side has the spring and the drivers side the spring got mangled. My family's had this truck since 1983 and when my dad bought it it had warn premium hubs on it. I went to 4 wheel parts yesterday and they explained to me that spring isn't needed. Any help would be appreciated Here's the spring I might need. http://www.quad4x4.com/cgi-bin/comme...cton&key=40050 __________________ 71 K10, 400hp 355, TH350, NP205, 12 bolt w/Eaton posi, Dana 44 w/spartan, 4.11 gears, 32/11.50-15 Cooper STT, full length Hooker headers, Dual Thrush glasspacks, Points triggered Crane Cams ignition box, Holley 670 street avenger, Edelbrock performer manifold

11-24-2016, 04:32 AM	#2
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: 71 locking hub question Are you asking if you do or don't need the spring or if anyone has an extra? __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

11-24-2016, 05:12 PM	#4
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: 71 locking hub question I'm pretty sure it is in there to keep the hub unlocked when not in use. My 73 D44 has them on both sides. They look like they might be a cheap - not premium Warn hub. __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

11-24-2016, 05:23 PM	#5
NoForAnAnswer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 86	Re: 71 locking hub question I found this video https://youtu.be/txoD4_kQ-3I at about 2:30 you can see he pulls out the locking hub and you can see there's no spring behind the hub. This is what's confusing to me. Then I pulled the passenger side hub it sprung out because of the spring. But here it just sits there. __________________ 71 K10, 400hp 355, TH350, NP205, 12 bolt w/Eaton posi, Dana 44 w/spartan, 4.11 gears, 32/11.50-15 Cooper STT, full length Hooker headers, Dual Thrush glasspacks, Points triggered Crane Cams ignition box, Holley 670 street avenger, Edelbrock performer manifold

11-25-2016, 01:42 PM	#6
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,389	Re: 71 locking hub question No spring needed with a Warn hub. Locking mechanism is different than the original Spicer style



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