When did GM stop using the Spicer hub?

When did GM stop using the Spicer hub?

Around 1968/69 GM began to offer a spicer 1/2 ton locking hub, this was used until around 1981/82, the design did not change other than the color of the locking knob, red plastic for 68/69, blue plastic knobs being used for 70-72 models….yellow plastic for 73-82. The 1/2 ton spicer has a few more internal parts than the larger 3/4 ton hub.

What kind of locking hub does a Chevy 4×4 have?

What locking hub your old chevy would have come with. 1967-1972: During these years the locking hub was optional for GM 4x4s, but most trucks were purchased with them. During the 67-72 era GM only offered part time transfer cases that had (gear to gear) internal drive.

Is there an external hub for the hd44?

Here is a WARN external bolt on hub for the HD44, the design is simple, easy to use, but unlike the Spicer, the Warn uses 4 small coil springs for engaugement…….these springs are small compared to the large coil spring of the spicer. The Hub gears are also much smaller than the Spicer.

When did GM start using the Spicer hub?

Beginning in 1977, GM 3/4 ton trucks used a front axle that utilized the smaller K10/K1500 style “internal” locking hubs. In the 1973 – 1977 form, the Spicer hub is characterized by the yellow plastic knob with “Spicer” on the face and the large outer chrome ring.

How do you remove the hub from a Dana 44 Spicer?

Snap ring pliers remove the snap ring from the stub shaft. Then you slide the axle shaft inner clutch gear off the stub shaft. Then you have the bushing for the axle shaft inner clutch gear left to remove.

What kind of hub is Ford Spicer powertrain hub?

Views of the early 70’s, 73-77 GM and early 70’s -77 Ford Spicer “Hub Loc” External locking hub dials. Here is a photo comparison of the Spicer hub and a replacement Spicer Powertrain hub. The Powertrain hub is the same basic design as a Warn or Milemarker external locking hub replacement.

Where is the snap ring on a Spicer hub?

Within the actuating knob housing (chrome part) is the actuating knob (plastic dial) retainer snap ring. The snap ring rides within a groove on the actuating knob and can be a PITA to remove. The snap ring can barely be seen along the outer portion of the plastic actuating knob within the chrome actuating knob housing.