4x4 grinding noise
 

I have a 1991 explorer with automatic locking hubs. When I switch from 4H
to 2H, there is a very loud grinding noise when driving forward. If I
disengage the hubs by backing up, then the sounds goes away. It also
sometimes does it when I drive forward in 4H. I noticed it started after
I was trying to gain traction on ice and I put the truck in 4H right
before backing up. I am pretty sure its one of the hubs, but is there
something else I should look for? I just had the 4wd motor replaced a
couple months ago so it shouldn't be that. How could I check to make sure
what it may be. I have also seen some postings about changing from auto to
manual hubs. Is this advised?

Thank you,

Josh

Yu can purchase the manual hubs plus the hardware kit for about the same as
what one auto hub costs...... while the auto hubs are more convenient, they
are failure prone. In your case (the noise), the bad hub is trying to eat
the good one.


"Maida" > wrote in message
lkaboutautos.com...
>I have a 1991 explorer with automatic locking hubs. When I switch from 4H
> to 2H, there is a very loud grinding noise when driving forward. If I
> disengage the hubs by backing up, then the sounds goes away. It also
> sometimes does it when I drive forward in 4H. I noticed it started after
> I was trying to gain traction on ice and I put the truck in 4H right
> before backing up. I am pretty sure its one of the hubs, but is there
> something else I should look for? I just had the 4wd motor replaced a
> couple months ago so it shouldn't be that. How could I check to make sure
> what it may be. I have also seen some postings about changing from auto
> to
> manual hubs. Is this advised?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Josh
>

I'll agree with Jim,,,
I replaced my auto hubs on my '94 with Warn manuals for less than the price
of one automatic hub. The reliability of the Warn manual hubs far exceed the
convenience of the auto's.
They are very easy to install, if you can change a tire, you can install the
manual hubs.
btw, Merry Xmas
Twano

"Jim Warman" > wrote in message
news:oGOyd.13630$nN6.3639@edtnps84...
> Yu can purchase the manual hubs plus the hardware kit for about the same
as
> what one auto hub costs...... while the auto hubs are more convenient,
they
> are failure prone. In your case (the noise), the bad hub is trying to eat
> the good one.
>
>
> "Maida" > wrote in message
> lkaboutautos.com...
> >I have a 1991 explorer with automatic locking hubs. When I switch from
4H
> > to 2H, there is a very loud grinding noise when driving forward. If I
> > disengage the hubs by backing up, then the sounds goes away. It also
> > sometimes does it when I drive forward in 4H. I noticed it started
after
> > I was trying to gain traction on ice and I put the truck in 4H right
> > before backing up. I am pretty sure its one of the hubs, but is there
> > something else I should look for? I just had the 4wd motor replaced a
> > couple months ago so it shouldn't be that. How could I check to make
sure
> > what it may be. I have also seen some postings about changing from auto
> > to
> > manual hubs. Is this advised?
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > Josh
> >
>
>

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3 lb. ground beef
1 cup finely chopped onions
7 - 12 cloves garlic
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
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basil
salt
pepper
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I am sure the problem is with your hublocks. You will need to replace both
of them to solve your problem even if you stay with automatic hublocks.

Don't worry about staying with automatic hublocks if you prefer them. The
factory installed auto hublocks are also Warn hublocks and supplied to
Ford. The hublocks have been improved over time and the should work for
you just fine.

Unfotunatly, you can only by the Warn automatic hublocks through a Ford
dealership so it might cost more than buying the Warn manual hublocks
through a retailer.

It is very easy to replace your automatic hublocks!

If you switch to the manual hublocks you will need to replace the wheel
bearing retainer nut. This requires some specialty tools. This is not
difficult to do and the tools are readily available. Just but be sure to
consider this in the total cost of changing to manual hublocks.

Happy and Safe 4x4 driving,
Scott