Posted by: xterran01
Warn Manual Hubs - 07/07/03 09:55 PM
One of my first mods was to replace the OEM autos with Warn manual Hubs. I have noticed that the hubs are very hot to the touch, espcially after driving in Texas heat at freeway speeds. Every other 4WD I've ever owned has had manual hubs and I just don't remember them getting this hot. The wheels turn freely, the hubs operate normally and I see (and hear) no evidence of bearing oveheating. Has anybody else noticed this? Some of my friends have said that this is probably just disc brake heat being transferred, but I'd like to know if it's normal or not.