1995 rd28t front hub socket size

[NissanGQ4.2]

I've heard about guys converting to manual from auto after having trouble with auto hubs engaging when it shouldn't, so I avoided manual to auto conversion, even though a guy offered me his auto's in exchange for my manuals. I've been just cautious.
I've never had any issues with old Jackaroo auto hubs, and back then I thought all front 4WD hubs were auto.

Sad thing is they are wasting there money converting their auto's to manual, even if they have trouble its only a case of ripping a few bits out of the auto hubs and they are manual anyway and still probably stronger then aftermarket hubs. 95% are probable trouble free 2 just people just don't know how 2 use them

[mudnut]

I actually think the converted auto hubs are better, because you need a socket to change them over. Its too easy for mischievous fingers to flick the manual ones over.

[dom14]

I actually think the converted auto hubs are better, because you need a socket to change them over. Its too easy for mischievous fingers to flick the manual ones over.

True.
Hopefully, it won't do much damage and I am likely to notice it from the funny noise/feeling from the front wheels when the swivel hub is engaged. 'I've heard we are supposed to engage it once every six months or so to ensure it gets lubricated itself by turning(if it doesn't get used much).

[Pesty]

The later GQs run the newer system, mine has been running the 54mm nuts since 1989 without issue


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[mad66]

Thanks for the replys guys. We have changed the rotors and pads and all good. the gu kit is still on its way and will go to that system when I change out the front bearings after RWC. didn't quite have the dollars to do the whole lot in one hit which has pissed me off but that is how it goes.

[the evil twin]

Thanks for the replys guys. We have changed the rotors and pads and all good. the gu kit is still on its way and will go to that system when I change out the front bearings after RWC. didn't quite have the dollars to do the whole lot in one hit which has pissed me off but that is how it goes.

Good decision... the GU bearing pre-load setup is heaps better than those stupid tab washers IMHO

[mudnut]

So I didn't stuff up ? The egg ring, manual locking gear and spacer still fit with the locking ring?

[mad66]

So I didn't stuff up ? The egg ring, manual locking gear and spacer still fit with the locking ring?

Yep. just got them in. It is just a round nut with a lock washer that goes over the top of the round nut and locks onto the shaft where the cut outs are then held in place with two small screws.

[mad66]

This pic will give a better idea for those interested.
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