I just picked up an ‘89 Cherokee XJ. I am wanting to install locking hubs & am not sure what I need. I've searched products & still don't know if I need a "conversion kit".
I was on a chat with Quadratech & was told the $150 Warn hubs would Bolt right on, but I doubt that is true though it would be nice. I'm not new to this type vehicle as I also have built an awesome 1975 International Scout II that I've had for 25+ years. New knowledge here is Greatly appreciated!

 

I have never heard of anybody wanting this. So I looked on Quadratec and they do have a kit. It is not $150.
https://www.quadratec.com/products/1...EaAoUfEALw_wcB

Unless I am missing something, i have no idea how a bolt on hub would convert to lockouts

 

Yeah Quadratec is just plain wrong about a $150 hub. This kit is the only one I'm aware of. It is interesting but if it only saves 1 mile per gallon it would take a LONG time to pay for it's self. Here is a youtube video of this kit being installed.

 

Last time I checked those kits where over $1200 dollars. If you want to get rid of your vacuum actuator just permanently lock it, there are several threads on how to do that.

 

Yeah^^. depending on which transfer case you have, there are options that are really cheap. Like free.

what is your motivation for this conversion by the way?

 

$150 warn hubs WILL bolt right no....but that's all they will do.

For the conversion, you'd need a bunch of other parts, at the least new shafts.

I did that conversion on the truck in my avatar, and it changed everything from the ball joints out, plus the stubshaft and a lot of internal t-case parts.

Gained me about 2-3 mpg and LOTS of wear & tear..........

 

Honestly I would recommend a Dana 44 if you had to have manual hubs, but then your going to need a matching 9" in the rear due to width.

Your money would be better spent on a 1/4" 90 tooth ratchet and a ratcheting wrench set to pull your front driveshaft.

 

for the money you will spend, i would just put in full width axles from an old ford. 44/9 would put you right in the ballpark of the cost of the conversion, and half the time to install.

 

But wait!!!

We still haven't determined the OP's intentions...........................

 

I'm pretty sure he isnt coming back...

 

Who scared him off?

 

I'll hold my breath!