locking hubs
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locking hubs
so my buddy has a set of brand new locking hubs he never used due to the fact he went 1 tons. he is going to sell them to me for next to nothing and i was wondering what wheels i can use. can i use a steel wheel or a procomp alloy wheel? not really sure if the locking hubs will fit threw the alloy wheels any information would be great so i know what wheels to buy thanks. p.s i found a set of used alloy wheels on craigslist so they will cost as much as steel wheels so people dont say the cost factor of the wheels.
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Year: 1998
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They will fit through most wheels, but to use the locking hubs you have to install a kit on the dana 30 that eliminates the unit bearing. It's pretty pricey. If I remember correctly its like 1.5 or 2k. It will give you better gas milage tho. I think it's called a dana 30 free spin kit. I'm sure someone with more knowledge will chime in.
I believe it also adds some strength to the axle for larger tires too.
I believe it also adds some strength to the axle for larger tires too.
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i know my buddy has a warn kit brand new with evetything for 600$ hes gonna sell me with rotors and stuff. i just want to make sure alloy wheels will work or if steel wheels will work cuz someone told me the opening in the wheels might be diff and with all the stuff with the locking hubs wasnt sure.
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They will fit through most wheels, but to use the locking hubs you have to install a kit on the dana 30 that eliminates the unit bearing. It's pretty pricey. If I remember correctly its like 1.5 or 2k. It will give you better gas milage tho. I think it's called a dana 30 free spin kit. I'm sure someone with more knowledge will chime in.
I believe it also adds some strength to the axle for larger tires too.
I believe it also adds some strength to the axle for larger tires too.
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From: Justin, TEXAS
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The only reason I would ever want locking hubs on an xj is so my lockright in the front wasn't always ratcheting. Other than that I wouldn't put them on unless they were free
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