Ford made 250 and 350 trucks with auto locking hubs. Parts are no longer available thru Ford. My truck is a 1996 F-350. A special socket-OTC part #6796 is needed to remove the FW bearing locknut. I spent two days finding this out. If you have the truck with the auto locking hubs this is a well kept secret. Do not buy A truck with these hubs without allowing for the price of aftermarket replacements.
Ford 350 auto locking hubs
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Diamondpilot
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I dont understand? Most guys I know that have a issue simply put Warn Hubs on it and call it a day. Cheap easy fix.
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+1 for Warn manual lockouts
Warn 38826 4WD Premium Manual Locking Hubs 1 Ton Dana Spicer 60 50 GM Ford Dodge | eBay
If you switch to manual you will also need the jam nut, keyed washer, and locknut. FYI the manual uses a different hub socket than the auto so you will need both sockets. You can rent the tools from Auto Zone for free or use a hammer and punch (not recommended)
Warn 38826 4WD Premium Manual Locking Hubs 1 Ton Dana Spicer 60 50 GM Ford Dodge | eBay
If you switch to manual you will also need the jam nut, keyed washer, and locknut. FYI the manual uses a different hub socket than the auto so you will need both sockets. You can rent the tools from Auto Zone for free or use a hammer and punch (not recommended)