Warn hubs?

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You won't need anything special to put them on however as most people here will tell you while Warns are ok but if you can find a used set of Aisins (factory) you will have much better pieces. I know down here in Va. I can usually find them on Craig's regularly and usually a pick-n-pull will have them. I've bought 3 sets now all for $40 each. Whenever I see them I scoop them up just to have. Just my $0.02 but I feel many on here will agree. That's a lot of money for Warns when buying a used Aisin set, pulling them apart and cleaning and lightly greasing them will give you a more reliable hub.

And welcome to the forum. Hope the broken TB didn't hurt anything.
 
S61Dan said:
Hey guys, New 4Runner owner with a question. I picked up a 92 4runner 3.0 auto with 125k miles for 475 bucks. Busted T-Belt. Anyway, I have a question about manual hubs. Will this Warn kit work with my truck? also does anybody ever use them? My Dad has warns on his diesel and he likes em. Do I need a locknut conversion or anything?
Warn 28761 Premium Manual Locking Hubs Chrome Plated Aluminum Qty 2 26 Spline | eBay

Here is the Pig when I bought it
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Not totally sure on those 2nd gen hubs but I do know when you go from the auto hubs to manual there is an extra nut and lock tab washer you need.
 
Hi Dan,

Your second gen 4Runner should have the ADD system, which will NOT require the Warn hub conversion kit. The conversion kit is only required for 4Runners with Automatic locking hubs, such as my 89 was equip with from the factory.

For you - you will have plates that are bolted on where the hub assembly would be that lock the wheels to the axle, essentially deleting the need for a hub in which case the ADD system takes over. You will replace them with your new manual hubs. I am pretty sure you won't even need to take the wheels off the car, nor lift it off the ground. Very easy job.


I have been running Warn manual hubs on my 89 for a year and a half, and they have been trouble free. They are running on my truck which has 31x10.5 tires, that wheels hunting trails regularly and snowy road and trail conditions.

I would hunt down a pair of AISINS first if I could, as suggested...but if you cannot then the warns are great. Mine have been trouble free, reliable, lifetime warranty on them. Turn easy in the cold (if you do not grease them as per install instructions). Bolts have never loosened as some report, I mean, they are just as tight since day one. Not sure how it goes on a monster wheeler with 37" tires - but what doesn't break on those rigs?
 
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I did not realize the kit didn't come with the nut and lock ring. I swapped my '95 from ADD to Aisins and the guy had all the parts in them so it was a quick swap. There's a ton of write ups on yota-tech on rebuilding the Aisins. Pretty simple stuff. That's the route I'd take.
 
89FourRunner said:
Hi Dan,

Your second gen 4Runner should have the ADD system, which will NOT require the Warn hub conversion kit. The conversion kit is only required for 4Runners with Automatic locking hubs, such as my 89 was equip with from the factory.

For you - you will have plates that are bolted on where the hub assembly would be that lock the wheels to the axle, essentially deleting the need for a hub in which case the ADD system takes over. You will replace them with your new manual hubs. I am pretty sure you won't even need to take the wheels off the car, nor lift it off the ground. Very easy job.


I have been running Warn manual hubs on my 89 for a year and a half, and they have been trouble free. They are running on my truck which has 31x10.5 tires, that wheels hunting trails regularly and snowy road and trail conditions.

I would hunt down a pair of AISINS first if I could, as suggested...but if you cannot then the warns are great. Mine have been trouble free, reliable, lifetime warranty on them. Turn easy in the cold (if you do not grease them as per install instructions). Bolts have never loosened as some report, I mean, they are just as tight since day one. Not sure how it goes on a monster wheeler with 37" tires - but what doesn't break on those rigs?
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Awesome! Thanks for the info! I might spring for the warns if I don't find any AISINS
 
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No matter what brand you get make sure they are for an 86+ IF truck.
The hubs for a solid axle look the same but the spline count is different.
 
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