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Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX Xcursion Pictures => Topic started by: Soylent Yellow on December 20, 2008, 02:34:28 PM

Title: New Hubs
Post by: Soylent Yellow on December 20, 2008, 02:34:28 PM

Here they are, installed.  It took less than an hour start to finish.

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/mitch1351/Xterra/IMG_0587.jpg)

Title: Re: New Hubs
Post by: AV Xterra on December 20, 2008, 04:06:50 PM

Nice.  8)

Title: Re: New Hubs
Post by: Bobby B. on December 21, 2008, 10:14:07 AM

Very kewl.  Used locktite, yes?  Did you use the bolts that came with them or get other ones?  Some folks have had them back out so keep an eye on them.

Title: Re: New Hubs
Post by: Soylent Yellow on December 21, 2008, 01:33:52 PM

Quote from: Bobby B. on December 21, 2008, 10:14:07 AM

Very kewl.  Used locktite, yes?  Did you use the bolts that came with them or get other ones?  Some folks have had them back out so keep an eye on them.

Yes I used locktite.  I used the blue so I can get them out if need be.  These are the bolts I used.

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/mitch1351/Xterra/DSC04410.jpg)

Title: Re: New Hubs
Post by: XterracerX on December 22, 2008, 10:52:52 PM

Forgive me for my inquisitiveness but does this mean that you have to stop and go outside and switch them yourself manually everytime you want to engage to 4wd?

Title: Re: New Hubs
Post by: Soylent Yellow on December 23, 2008, 05:53:53 PM

Yes, yes it does.  And, as an added bonus, all that stooping and bending will help get back in shape.

Title: Re: New Hubs
Post by: onewaysoldier on December 23, 2008, 11:31:42 PM

Quote from: mitch1351 on December 23, 2008, 05:53:53 PM

Yes, yes it does.  And, as an added bonus, all that stooping and bending will help get back in shape.

I concur!  Manual locking hubs are a great upgrade...  Just make sure you use locktight.  If you're wondering why I'll be willing to send you a photo of the six sheared off bolts from my old hubs.

Title: Re: New Hubs
Post by: xtoolbox on December 23, 2008, 11:44:34 PM

Those bolts that come with those manual warns are famous for busting and/or breaking loose. 

Some have upgraded those bolts, I would at least check them every trip or get/carry some spares just in case.

Brian

Title: Re: New Hubs
Post by: Soylent Yellow on December 24, 2008, 06:21:34 AM

The bolts have already been upgraded and locktite was used to secure them.  I wasn't too impressed with the stud kit that was recommended for the conversion.

Title: Re: New Hubs
Post by: xperienced on January 19, 2009, 03:03:02 PM

Hey Mitch,

Are the upgraded hubs a larger diameter?  I have aftermarket wheels and am wondering my centerbore clearance.

Gavin

Title: Re: New Hubs
Post by: Soylent Yellow on January 19, 2009, 05:46:53 PM

Quote from: xperienced on January 19, 2009, 03:03:02 PM

Hey Mitch,

Are the upgraded hubs a larger diameter?  I have aftermarket wheels and am wondering my centerbore clearance.

Gavin

The diameter is the same.

Title: Re: New Hubs
Post by: xperienced on January 20, 2009, 03:56:22 PM

Nice!  I'm stoked!

Title: Re: New Hubs
Post by: 4x4forfun on February 10, 2009, 02:17:20 AM

But their not yellow