Manual locking hubs?

[Fgz711]

Hs anybody ever converted an 88 mighty max 4x4 from auto hubs to manual hubs?? If so what parts are required and what is the process?

[tortron]

easily done

search for l200 manual hubs on ebay and take your pick

[tortron]

process is to remove the auto hub and install the manual hub

[B-Line]

That's a good video above. Follow that.

[MrPaco]

From research I did into this, when I was considering doing the same thing (didn't do it), these seem to be a good option. There are cheaper ones out there too, but these are the better one from what I recall- all metal, no plastic parts.
Amazon says they are not a match for the our trucks but I remember reading in a few places that they are a match. maybe someone else can confirm.
By the way, I think the price is for one hub, not a set.
https://www.amazon.com/Aisin-FHM-002.../dp/B00HFKEDVU

[Fgz711]

Thank all of you guys for the great info and feed back!! Definitely will by giving this a try and posting some pictures!

[charger_john]

Old thread that brings up some new questions.

I just got an 87 4X4 truck and it has auto hubs, they have a chrome cap with the words “AUTO FREE HUB.” Are these the stock units? Are they reliable or should I be switching to manual hubs?

Also I’m curious, do these auto hubs ever fail to disengage, causing excess drag and powertrain wear when driving in 2WD?

[xboxrox]

Fgz711
DO THIS: https://youtube.com/shorts/sYZywHLOi...HUbEIdRtO0cHTg

Reverse the truck a few feet & the hubs automatically disengage they have 100% of the time for me.
When I replaced the front wheel bearings I was afraid to disassemble the auto hub assy I just brushed em in parts cleaning tank blow dry compressed air hand forced new bearing grease into them WORKED GOOD FOR ME

I don't like having to jump in & out to drive the truck and thats also why I got hyd lifter valve train on the new cyl head we installed I don't like having to adjust valves either

Have Fun

[FMS88]

I just got an 87 4X4 truck and it has auto hubs, they have a chrome cap with the words “AUTO FREE HUB.” Are these the stock units? Are they reliable or should I be switching to manual hubs?

Also I’m curious, do these auto hubs ever fail to disengage, causing excess drag and powertrain wear when driving in 2WD?

The hub in your picture is the stock unit. I vaguely recall one post of a member having problems with the same hubs on a Montero, but couldn't find it nor any other posts about auto-hub problems. They should work fine as long as they aren't gummed up with contaminated or dried out lubricant. They aren't difficult to disassemble and clean, but a press to compress the internal springs and allow removal of a retainer ring is recommended. Only requires about 30# pressure, but the springs need a 40mm stroke to relax fully.
The manuals section has a detailed info on servicing the hubs which are the same for 83-94 years. Also, here's a post that has some info about the hubs that my be of help:
http://www.mightyram50.net/vbulletin...auto-lock-hubs