Topic: automatic hubs to manual hubs

[donutman126]

Hi my names Nick, and im 16. I just got an 1985 toyota and it has automatic locking front hubs (the ones were you put your truck in 4 wheel and it engages the hub than to disangage you put your truck in 2 wheel and back up for 200 feet). I was wondering what i need in order to go to manual hubs? My dad thinks i just need the locking hub part and it will bolt right on? Thank you

[79coyotefrg]

im pretty sure your dad is right,  where are you located??

[donutman126 [OP]]

livermore, California

[4inchToyotas]

all you need is the locking hub. Here's a write up. Shouldn't take more than an hour (assuming you know how to deal with the cone washers  )

EDIT: looks like you might need an extra washer, nut or two. That write up uses WARN hubs, but the AISIN hubs should be the same just better . Still checking for a write up using AISIN Hubs

[robinhood4x4]

Yotatech has write ups for both hubs.

[Oddmar]

I'll send you a set of Warn hubs if you'll send me your Auto hubs...i'll pay your shipping too. It's just for the woman's 4Runner. Calling me would be better, i don't check the forum too often. 309-202-1682 call before 11:pm-After 7:am CST (work)

[Wermz84]

On my 84 with auto's I did the Warn swap.  I had to also buy their conversion kit (two large nuts and a washer I believe, if im remembering correctly) to work in cunjuction with the hubs.  Not sure about the Aisin hubs.

But definatly get rid of them. 

[Kurlee Daddee]

Follow this thread.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=281879&highlight=manual+locking+hubs

Changing from auto locking hubs to manual locking hubs was my first modification I did to my 85' EFI Toyota Pickup. And I was a complete newb to Toyota 4x4's.  It was very easy. Taking the auto locking hubs was very easy. Just get the right manual Hubs and you will be golden.