PREMATURE 4X4 FRONT HUB FAILURE - FORD SUPER DUTY

[@deuceandguns]

"That thing will go hotbox on ya and take a shit" 5:00. I'm born, raised, currently live in the south and I wouldn't have it any other way. Thank you Bill for doing what you do and for reminding me why I love the South.

[@tristanari4343]

i dont mean to be offtopic but does anyone know of a trick to get back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly lost the login password. I would love any tricks you can offer me.

[@jeffhorn1978]

Thank you from all of us vets, really appreciate your help!!

[@jayonez13]

Bill Hewitt You are a lifesaver. Thank you for all the detailed videos. It's a Big help trying to maintain these Super Dutys. Especially my 2002 7.3L

[@mikespain8655]

My passénger side vacuum hose deteriorated and was not attached, replaced both hoses. After watching this video, will look further into the situation.

[@thollingsworth4910]

Every one of the videos you make are outstanding. The time and effort you put into these is very much appreciated.

[@crruzzzer1]

My 99 1/2 burned its right front hub unit in 06. Did a Dynotrac Conversion and I have been trouble free since then. I still have the truck and its still running strong thanks to powerstrokehelp.com Thanks for the information!!

[@starkgary]

As always, great information. Thank you Bill.

[@Flatbasset]

There's something super satisfying about shiny new parts......

[@frankvacanti5277]

Wow. I just did a hub period And I knew to grease the small bearings that ride on the axle but I don't think I put enough it's starting to vibrate like the other bad one did I'll be pulling the axle and checking in to see if I tore it up great video thanks for the help don't stop keep it up

[@GeorgeSemel]

Well you being a southern fellow, and from Georgia no less, of course, gun oil is going to be used for applications other than taking care of firearms! It's a useful product, along with duck tape and maybe a pulled pork sandwich! I don't like the automatic hubs myself but it seems that is the norm these days, so knowing how to some preventive things is always a good thing! Knowledge is power, considering 50 cents worth of "Gun Oil" could save you a bunch of money in an unexpected repair!

[@carrazcoestrada7136]

I learn to much from you thank just continue seeing your videos every other day for 1: 30 hour and haf

[@allen.lpersingerjr6408]

very very informative ,, man you give great info , look at a lot of your video's, I lean something each and every time i watch your vid's I may not need it all myself but at least I listen to the teacher who know's when I may need it . thanks for sharing your knowledge .

[@kylezornes6842]

The hubs dials themselves are another problem area. There is an aluminum permeable material on the end of the hand piece/dial. It is there to relieve air pressure for the vacuume portion of the hub, but it also allows moisture into the dials and can crust everything up. You can punch through the center with a small punch/screwdriver to disassemble the outer hub (once off the vehicle) clean and reassemble. Put a dab of grey silicone over the hole you've made.

[@eugenemcclue5827]

Beautiful job Gene from Charleston South Carolina

[@JohnnyIntercon]

I have a 2009 F250 with the 6.4L and a few years ago, I had to get my front hubs replaced, not even 90000km, luckily it was covered under warranty but if I recall, it was a $2000 repair bill. I just placed an order for some Archoil AR6200 and AR4200, been running both AR6200 and AR9100 in the 6.4L once Bill started to show the benefits Archoil and man, does AR6200 work great for increasing the distance between each regen cycle. I'm consistently over 400km with AR6200 added to each fill up. I missed one fill up without AR6200 and the regen cycle was activated around the 200km mark, twice for the tank I was on.

[@mikewise5957]

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[@MrThenry1988]

My 99 had a knob. My 02 has a lever. The vacuum on the 99 worked for 2 years. I had it fixed under warranty one time. Fixed one time myself. I finally gave up. Lol.

[@jeffhorn1978]

Very good info. Thank you. I’m going to do that now!!

[@HaydenIngram]

if your truck has front abs. riff raff diesel sells a grease fitting that fits into the abs hole. obviously not permanent but you can grease them every oil change or something.

[@mikefinley733]

Keep one grease gun for wheel bearing grease ONLY and use this fitting ! Here is the link for it,, www.riffraffdiesel.com/front-abs-grease-able-block-off-fitting/

[@phillr3]

Yes, the riff-raff adapter will grease the main hub bearing but not the needle bearing that took a dump for Bill. Love those riffraff boys.

[@Shade_Tree_Mechanic]

My 85 BMW used that same vacuum pump for the climate control solenoids

[@Enjoy_my_1st_Amendment]

Love my 2000 7.3, manual hubs all the way for sure. Much rather hop out and take 12 steps then to worry about vacuum hoses, vacuum leeks, sensors and so on. All these parts and there ongoing costs just to eliminate getting out of the truck for less then 30 seconds. Hmmmm. So if the auto 4x4 breaks, I bet the time spent fixing things would be greater than just locking them in manually. Save some money, buy some boots, lock em in!

[@HarrisonCountyStudio]

1999 7.3, 4x4, six speed, extended cab, and manual hubs. Best truck I’ve ever owned.

[@kenthobbs9527]

What brand??

[@VAHOSS]

the manual trucks still have the nipple for the vacuum hose. my 350 and 450 both lost axle rollers on drivers side this winter (plow trucks).. both were missing the rubber caps....allowing water and salt into the hub area. so make sure that shit is capped off!!!

[@resharddurdley6987]

I went Warren manual hubs on my 2007 f250, best money spent.

[@creigmacc]

Interesting system, the F150 system is similar but in reverse. It uses vacuum to keep the hub open till you switch the 4WD on then it turns the vacuum off and the hub engages. At low vacuum they can make a clicking sound if the hub seal is going bad.

[@Goldchannel12]

CMac A lot ppl don't like the IWE but I like systems when it work without loads popping sound

[@workingshlub8861]

those IWE are a pain...i have a 08 f150 and 01 ram..i have had more issues with the f150 and it gets stored winters..just use it to pull camper and around town...i plow with the dodge and it gets beat but the 4wd is solid.

[@joshrountree]

It'll go hot-box on you and take a shit - most descriptive language ever!

[@Badgertronix]

haha yep. Told it how it was

[@adrianspeeder]

Railroad term

[@hershelr.sullivaniii7139]

OMG, I was laughing so freaking hard when he said that. My wife asked me from across the house what I was laughing at. Bill, you kill me with your country cussing. We talk very similarly over here in North Louisiana.

[@32vquattro10]

just an FYI. if your hubs are not locked, the axle sub just sits on the inner bearing. when the hubs are engaged and axle is actually turning, then the sub rides on the inner bearing. just wanted to correct that little bit of misinformation. Those of you driving around with your hubs locked and 4WD disengaged, your axles are still turning and actively riding on that inner bearing. People will do this while plowing because they don't want to get in and out of there truck to lock and unlock hubs because vacuum lock system isn't working. You will cook the inner bearings regardless of the amount of grease if you drive at highway speeds with hubs locked. the inner bearing are not designed for highway speeds. these are not sealed bearings.

[@chrisjones6601]

Bought a truck recently and was happy to see it had been replaced with manual hubs. Drove it for a few days and was thinking the steering is just a bit hard. Checked my hubs, they were locked, so I'm thinking great!! How long have they been locked so yeah I'm keeping eye on them lol

[@whiteycarlson4152]

This video is confusing since the first truck is different from the second truck. 99-04 trucks have a needle bearing as pictured,05 to present have a sealed bearing that the axle rides on.

[@_jw_harper]

THANK YOU! EXCELLENT VIDEO...VERY INFORMATIVE AND APPRECIATED

[@56hueycobra]

Thank You 🙏 For All Your Good KZbin Videos Sir 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@copperheadmarine]

the roller bearing used to be available. I've replaced several. they start to make an odd noise. if you manually lock the hub the noise will stop, you know what it is.

[@MrThenry1988]

You can still get the bearing. Napa has them.

[@sirtokesalot47]

well we could stop installing failure prone electronic hubs and start going back to the manual hubs that last nearly forever

[@workingshlub8861]

my 2001 ram has the old style vaccum and shift fork setup....never let me down.

[@travismarinello2321]

Shhh.. no we dont

[@bleachinuri]

Their not electronic, they are vacuum, and fords answer was to eliminate the auto hubs if they failed under warranty, Great idea, should have done that from the beginning

[@charlieturner8422]

@@workingshlub8861 #

[@1911loaded]

take the vac hose off use a grease needle u can pump grease in there. also riffraff diesel make a Front ABS Grease-able Block Off Fitting. 20 bucks. so a you can get grease into main hub bearing. if u go though vac line with grease needle it will hit the needle bearings. win win

[@rubikrawler]

Just ordered my riffraff fitting. Have a 350 and an excursion, this will be a lifesaver.

[@workingshlub8861]

awesome trick for the hubs..this will work in f150 also right?? same system.

[@joes1429]

great video thanks Bill. always entertaining and informative.

[@edwardcarberry1095]

Good information even for us GM owners. Thanks I have some other oil I might try.

[@vd3205]

Question - can I drive with that wheel bearing bad for 3-4000 miles? One mechanic told me that nothing will happen, other one told me wheel will fall off. I want to service, just don’t have money yet. Need to make some to fix it.

[@poshank6206]

at the 4:45 minute mark - you start to show the wear on that axle from an improper install claiming that someone didn't grease the roller bearing- however on your own hub install video, you do not mention greasing that bearing - can you clarify - thanks for all your videos btw

[@Maxid1]

I don't know if Triflow is any good but I've used it forever on everything and it works great. WD40 destroys more stuff than it fixes. It's a water displacement remedy. Don't use it on locks of any type. Clean those out with some white gas or other rapid drying solvent and then graphite powder the lock. Yeah, WD40 will work but the previous application of WD40 is why you have to do it again, it attracts dust. Graphite will silk that lock and you won't believe how smooth it works after that.

[@zacharywatson3242]

the hubs are about 200 on amazon. can completely redo the entire front drivetrain with seals and bearing for about 700 dollars on amazon. Including new auto locking hub assemblies. Just takes a lot of work and a special tool you can rent to get the job done.

[@jesseholbrook9534]

ok made me laugh im now a subscriber....keep up the work i love watching

[@Flightstar]

Need a GM version of this guy.

[@messagedeleted2797]

videoclipits started watch when I had a 12 PS. Now having a Ram, would watch a Ram and a GM version and would still watch him.

[@Flightstar]

I agree. Lots to learn on this channel for any diesel owner. Plus the guy is quite a character

[@JoeHynes284]

I'm a GM gas guy, still like watching him

[@markryan4268]

videoclipits I too enjoyed all of his vids so far , my gf just got an 01 f350 and loves to drive it so I have to play catch up learning everything I can to keep it on the road for her

[@frankbenischeck7724]

Why,Ford all the way

[@johnkrumpotich2163]

Get rid of auto hubs and switch actuated 4x4. Why is it so hard to use a shifter on the floor?

[@twobeer3316]

I agree. Manual is so much more reliable. I guess the manufacturers compete to sell convenience...

[@krisbailey633]

I work on semi trailers for a living. most hubs are oil but we have a few guys that like old school grease packed. Seen a few times now someone doesnt know they have grease in them so they add oil. that takes the grease out of the bearing and must not be enough oil to keep the bearing cool and burns them up and ruins the spindle. i do not see how a pickup hub would be any diffrent

[@tubewaldo]

WARN used to make a Lock-O-Matic hub that worked great w NO vac. hose.

[@waldemarsanchez9229]

Hey bill I wonder if I can do this process on the back wells I have a Ford F-350 6.0 4by 4 dully. Thanks and thanks for all you help with your videos.

[@toddvance1979]

Two words for ya! "Fluid Film"

[@daviddaniels1219]

Hey Bill get ready for my brother he's coming to bring his truck to you Friday. Is the weirdest looking service truck I have ever seen

[@CollinsProjects]

Having a problem with the 4x4 on a 2008. Won’t engage, no 4x4 indicator light, and traction control button doesn’t work. Have not found any blown fuses... Not sure of the best place to start

[@dsruddell]

I packed some high moly grease in those needle bearings. Is that ok or should I have used high speed wheel bearing grease

[@Maxid1]

I used to live on Coronado Island. That's where I learned if you pinch SEALS you find yourself in a bit of trouble...

[@sugargoldy]

another good video Bill thank you

[@TommyboyGTP]

Kroil is a great penetrating lubricating oil.

[@Croozer]

The best.

[@jacobjames1171]

Expensive too.

[@clys69]

Did you know it's actually varsol and ATF? Not so expensive now.

[@MannyMacias]

I’m wanting to put lockers on my 2006 F250. I’ve babied my truck and have spent a ton of money getting it “bulletproofed”, EGR deleted, studs, oil cooler, new rings etc., Is putting lockers in my front axel a good idea?

[@hershelr.sullivaniii7139]

Bill, have you ever heard of a magnetic auto hub? I can't seem to find one anywhere, and I would think that would be a much simpler auto hub type in lieu of a vacuum operated system. Seems there are too many failure points in the current system. I don't want the possibility of leaks, where bearings can go 'hotbox' on ya, and defecate. No one needs that. LOL!

[@benstark9286]

11:08 “Don’t be havin your wife send me pictures that you’re a crazy person out here doing these things....be emailing me how her husband has lost his mind since he started watching my videos. Seriously guys....” Bill is straight-up the baddest dude on KZbin. I wish he was my dad.

[@Tacklebox455]

Dynatrac free spin best money you will ever spend, all the guys talking about my Jeep don't need a unlock blah blah blah , the reason to have the option unlocking the front axle is fuel mileage unlocked means less drag and it does make a huge difference, and no the pinion doesnt disconnect the transfer case disengages the front driveshaft

[@jamesemmeneckersr.1875]

The bearing manufacturer has changed the inner axle spindle bearing roller cage from metal to plastic. The plastic gets hot, melts, the rollers and can then actually stop the wheel. What is the savings???? Is it worth it ?

[@cwyoming7004]

Do you have a video of front rotor warping problems with the Super Duty? I've noticed a need to replace every 20-30000 mi.' Thanks for the great information.

[@JOSHUAK71]

I replaced my auto hubs with Mike Marker locking hubs. Three got really hard to turn and also would not engage in Auto position. Do I need to disengage that vacuum pump? Or the front electric switch.

[@josephryan1576]

So even with the hub having a manual looking hub they are vacuum operated also besides turning the knob on the hub face?

[@travismarinello2321]

Your videos are amazing!!!

[@OpenAirAdventure]

synthetic motor oil , can help with hot or cold hubs. What is your opinion on that?

[@jerrypolete5258]

Hello I was wondering if you might help with a diagnosis on the front 4x4. My truck is an 08 Ford F-250 super duty 6.4. Currently I noticed when I put the truck in 4x4 no matter if it’s high or low when I turn it feels like the front brakes are almost on and the back tires chirp. Do you think it could be the front axle u joints? Possibly front hub bairings? Appreciate the help.

[@StephanBaptistaBC]

As a oil lubricant, I wonder about chain lube for a motorcycle? O ring safe oil would probably be awesome.

[@Thejoe1710]

Good to know , thanx !

[@Maxid1]

So this was on Dennis's truck? The one that just got dealer and Bullet proofed?

[@johnjohnt1989]

Bill can you please make more videos! And will you be talking about the 6.7 at all or does that fall under the 6.4 where it takes perfection to make it run right

[@trashpakker]

Thank you sir. Very informative and you give a guy credit for having a brain (well....4x4 guys anyway). Going to your site and show some love.

[@markcather5239]

Hey Bill Thank you in advance for any help you can give me 1997 F250 PS. Did full brake job, front ,new rotors,same hubs. Problem with rear brakes. They keep self adjusting too tight... Have not been using setting parking. Have never had this problem before?? Cylinders replaced also. Both sides. Remove drums about once a month and back off shoes from dragging or as they start getting HOT. Can I find a picture on line? and yes I did one side at a time. Thank you again

[@mpmagnussen]

Ive been told living up here in the North that you should in fact leave your hubs engaged all winter. Something to do with the seals and cold weather and rely on your swof only to engage the center diff and transcase? Any truth to this? My dealer said seals get replaced on these trucks almost every 2 years in severe climate

[@oldretireddude]

Hello and thank you for the great PS info. It's been a big help to me with my late 99 PS over the past 11 years that I've owned it. Question, why is your KZbin channel blocked when I have Restricted Mode selected in KZbin?

[@joaooliveira6836]

I have a 2003 f250 4x4 my mechanic replace the front wheel driver side Bering and I’m not a mechanic but it fills the truck is driving a little stiff, like I’m pulling a small trailer. I told him about that he stop by. Since he replaced one side only, he said the wheel will rotate a little stiffer then the another one, is that right? And he mention that he put a moog brand

[@BC4Lyphe]

Hi Bill I've got a rattle from my front driveshaft and someone mentioned it was somewhat common in the 6.0s for something to break/come loose inside the shaft and rattle around. Is this true and do you know of any fixes aside from cutting it apart and rewelding it? Thanks for the great info you're putting out.

[@Mr19853]

Hey Bill great video again! I just bought a 08 sprinter, do you think using archoil in that would be beneficial?

[@squidman96]

I had an issue with the vacume lines at the hub going bad and coming off so i upgraded to the threaded braided lines

[@SledgeHammer43]

I have use that PB garage door lubricant then did white lithium after the doors were free and working. It has 1 year since and the Garage door is still as quite as a church mouse. Before they were so loud they would wake the dead.

[@johnnycortez46]

What kind of hub assembly do you recommend?

[@zambimaru]

Can you just pull the hoses off like that, or do you have to use a special tool?

[@mdpatton2]

I love the comment Bill about don't be under your 2WD looking for this! Bahahahaaaaaaa!!!

[@SledgeHammer43]

How about hub bearing oil. I still Have lucas Hub oil from when I was a Owner Operator Commercial Truck driver.

[@Kimbeattie]

Great vid i like manual hubs but thats just me and i live in Canada

[@gregor454]

2010 f250 diesel. What brand of hub do you recommend to use or where’s the best place to buy OEM? In need of a set for mine currently.

[@mar1video]

Is this happening to 2008-2010 Ford Expeditions as well ? My wife is complaining about humming noise coming from the front end, which goes away when she switches to 4x4.

[@sydneywitcher8152]

DIY castor adjustments on the radius arm @ 1.09min? Fighting death wobble?

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

I was going to ask the same questions

[@MrThenry1988]

I've gave up repairing them to work. The axle hub always ends up leaking. You can buy those roller bearings. Ford doesn't like selling them.

[@zacharywatson3242]

Will not having a hub that can hold vacuum prevent you from taking the truck OUT of 4-wheel drive?

[@sdvten]

The hubs may not unlock but the transfer case will. The shift motor for the T-case does not depend on vacuum to shift it.

[@cwyoming7004]

I wouldn't mess with Dennis.

[@woodystubb686]

Love this stuff!!!

[@stevewright1945]

everything on my truck works but 4 low hubs lock got 4 high no 4 low. I'm thinking that the neutral safety switch for the clutch is out, because my cruise control doesn't work either.

[@reweydewy]

Steve Wright I would think the truck wouldn't start if the clutch safety switch was bad

[@stevewright1945]

Truck starts fine, you don't need to push the clutch in now to start it. You use to have to push it in to start. That part is nice but no 4 low is my biggest gripe, on my property it was nice to put in 4 low so I didn't have to ride the clutch as much. I have to replace the clutch soon gonna put new safety switch in to see if that's my problem when I replace the clutch.

[@toddvance1979]

Transfer case selector switch is probably corroded!, Safety neutral switch has nothing to do with 4x4 high/low

[@stevewright1945]

Todd edwin thank you I will check that. Are you sure the clutch switch has nothing to do with it? 4 high can engage at any time but for 4 low you have to be stopped in neutral or park for an automatic to engage or a manual you have to be stopped clutch in and foot on the brake to engage 4 low.

[@toddvance1979]

Yes i'm sure, Clutch doesn't have to be "in", They recommend that so people don't accidentally engage it under power. low is so powerful it could rip you're transfer case apart if you engaged it under a lot of torque.

[@Tahoe0512]

I wonder if I could do the same with manual hubs?

[@workingshlub8861]

those vacuum switches are notorious for going bad on f150 and there no manual lock hubs.

[@caseytebo7147]

Do y'all think 3-in-1 oil will suffice?

[@JohnJames629]

So that's Mikey. I think thats the first time we've seen Mikey's face.

[@CR500R]

Danatrac or Spyntec offer complete systems from $1600 and up that are better designed, and returns the system to the reliable old-school style. It's a sound investment if you have a lifted Superduty. Bulletproof your trucks!

[@Chinunit22]

How I understood is that these hubs go bad and they must be replaced, but make sure they get greased properly?

[@theq4602]

Grease them so they won't go bad. They go bad because of no grease or vacuum system issue like water.

[@connormcgovern1585]

I would think that the really thin gun lube could wash away the thick axle Grease and won't provide as much protection.

[@Bluecollar711]

Mine makes a crazy grinding noise when below 10 miles an hour

[@ToddFelmly]

Isn't the 6.7's vacuum pump bolted to the front and driven off the engine?

[@TheyCallMeCoolRon]

Todd Felmly Yep. I have a 2015 6.7 that was leaking oil. I tore the front end off to change it because I wasn’t sure if the fasteners backed off or the unit was bad.

[@littleredreiner6446]

Part number for the needle bearing?

[@richardmyhan8755]

Good stuff!

[@woodstoneconstruction3350]

how about oil 3 in 1 would it work???

[@JayDee-bz2ge]

I had to ORDER my super duty with a manual 4x4 (saved $175) and laugh at the whole "auto lazy gizmos" ... Automatic extending mirrors, LOL... If your hooking up a trailer, I hope you can manually (pull) your mirrors out, LOL.... Automatic butt scratcher, etc....

[@mountaintruth1]

Stick with the manual, it is mechanical and very reliable. Still pisses me off that the clutch slave cylinder was changed to hydraulic and yup I payed for that on a ranger, first time I had to pay a shop in my life as I had nowhere to pull tranny. Dammit the mechanical clutch worked fine for most of my life, failure =zero.