Replacement Hub Questions
gonfst
Jeeper
Looking at replacing the front hub on my newly acquired 1979 CJ5 . The holes where the Warn locking hubs mount have several bolts broken off and rusted welded inside. In addition, the holes have been damaged from heavy driving with loose bolts holding the locking hubs.
I was just going to buy replacement hubs with the Warn stud kit and swap them out. However, it has been recommended that I do a "Bronco" conversion and swap out the old hubs for 1/2 Ton Ford inner locking hubs. This would require a brake upgrade and a lot of added costs. Is it worth it? I have a Dana 44 upfront with 33" tires.
This Jeep will be used for hunting and beach cruisin...no mudding (just when hunting access is needed), rock crawling, or anything too crazy.
Any thoughts or suggestions? It the existing setup good enough?
Also, it has been suggested that I upgrade my brakes from 7/8" rotors to 1 1/8" rotors...thoughts?
Thanks,
Mark
I was just going to buy replacement hubs with the Warn stud kit and swap them out. However, it has been recommended that I do a "Bronco" conversion and swap out the old hubs for 1/2 Ton Ford inner locking hubs. This would require a brake upgrade and a lot of added costs. Is it worth it? I have a Dana 44 upfront with 33" tires.
This Jeep will be used for hunting and beach cruisin...no mudding (just when hunting access is needed), rock crawling, or anything too crazy.
Any thoughts or suggestions? It the existing setup good enough?
Also, it has been suggested that I upgrade my brakes from 7/8" rotors to 1 1/8" rotors...thoughts?
Thanks,
Mark