Ok guys (and gals)... The tranny problem was so much fun I'm ready for a new adventure (or NOT.)

I'd like to replace my OEM (auto-locking) fronT hubs with manual locking hubs... A couple of questions:

Both Warn and Superwinch offer them at comparable pricing... Any recommendation as to which to purchase?

Does this job require any special tools, secret hand-shakes (or fuses to check)? (I ask mostly because the ALLDATA site runs to TWENTY PAGES of instructions on how to service the OEM units, and DOES list a half dozen secret tools that you have to have...)


JM

The only special tool I can think of is some retaining ring pliers.

from what i have read on 4x4wire.com, installing manual hubs is an easier (determined by your skill level, i guess) job. not something i feel confortable in doing at this moment...but make sure you keep a step by step log for us!!!:grinyes: :icon16: :naughty:

from what i have read on 4x4wire.com, installing manual hubs is an easier (determined by your skill level, i guess) job. not something i feel confortable in doing at this moment...but make sure you keep a step by step log for us!!!:grinyes: :icon16: :naughty:


Hmmm... I'm not sure of the forum's protocols, was that information not helpful?



JM

The only special tool I can think of is some retaining ring pliers.


Thanks... for the OEM/Auto hubs, (besides an assortment of bearing/seal installers) the ALLDATA site lists:
(1) an "inner-cam installer (# J-38194). <I'm assuming that it is NOT NEEDED, with the manual hub, correct?>
(2) a PAIR of tools, (# J-36835-2 and # J-36836) apparently needed to check snap ring groove clearance (?) <Are shims needed with the manual hub conversion?>
(3) a "tool driver" (# J-36835-1) apparently needed to pull the axle outward for snap ring/shim installation (?)

I am hoping that none of these are necessary for the manual hubs...

Do you even need to remove the entire hub/rotor unit? (Wheel/tire?) Or is this something that can be accessed from the outside?

Thanks,

JM

Both Warn and Superwinch offer them at comparable pricing... Any recommendation as to which to purchase?Aisins :2cents:

weren't aisins stock on a manual 4x4 trooper? if that was the case, you may be able to go to the junk yard to find some used ones.

Hmmm... I'm not sure of the forum's protocols, was that information not helpful?



JM

yes the info on there is ok, but it doesn lend a step by step process--that i could see.

i don't think the forums have an issue with adding to this post later--or at least linking to it. i'd say it's amigo-2k's call (mod)--and he is great!

weren't aisins stock on a manual 4x4 trooper? if that was the case, you may be able to go to the junk yard to find some used ones.

What years should I be looking for? (This is my first Isuzu, so I don't know all of the "First Gen. / Second Gen." stuff...)

Jim

yes the info on there is ok, but it doesn lend a step by step process--that i could see.

i don't think the forums have an issue with adding to this post later--or at least linking to it. i'd say it's amigo-2k's call (mod)--and he is great!


Good morning... I'm not clear on whether you are looking for step-by-step info on my past tranny woes, or on my upcoming front-hub adventure... Since were are here and not there, I'll assume for the moment that you would like the info about the hub swap. (If not, send me a note and I'll go back through the tranny exercise.)

Yesterday, as I Googled "Aisin", I came across what appear to be, two usefull links:

http://www.planetisuzoo.com/articles.htm?id=80

http://myweb.cableone.net/bcanderson/trooper/manual%20hubs/manual%20hubs.html

Let me know if this is the kind of info that you are looking for...
Regards,
jim

Good morning... I'm not clear on whether you are looking for step-by-step info on my past tranny woes, or on my upcoming front-hub adventure... Since were are here and not there, I'll assume for the moment that you would like the info about the hub swap. (If not, send me a note and I'll go back through the tranny exercise.)I think he's asking if you could spend a few minutes after you've done your hub swap to give a quick step-by-step on what you did.
Yesterday, as I Googled "Aisin", I came across what appear to be, two usefull links:

http://www.planetisuzoo.com/articles.htm?id=80

http://myweb.cableone.net/bcanderson/trooper/manual%20hubs/manual%20hubs.html

Let me know if this is the kind of info that you are looking for...
Regards,
jimYou can get reconditioned Aisins here (http://www.independent4x.com/item.jhtml?UCIDs=839915%7C928558&PRID=1024404).

thanks. yes, i was asking that after you're done, or while you're going. just to write down a few things that you run into. any issues, any work arounds, stuff like that. thanks!


i may be interested in do this in the future.

You can get reconditioned Aisins here (http://www.independent4x.com/item.jhtml?UCIDs=839915%7C928558&PRID=1024404).

Thanks... That links to a great resource!

Jim