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Kelly Locking Hubs

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Ducks-Bass-n-Jeeps, Mar 27, 2005.

  1. Ducks-Bass-n-Jeeps

    Ducks-Bass-n-Jeeps A Parade of One

    In my garage cleaning fest yesterday I uncovered my jeeps original locking hubs. The oil / grease is set up like asphalt, but I am going to clean them up. In looking at them yesterday I noticed they used ball bearings to engage the axle.
    Does anyone have any experience with these? Are the pretty reliable? I am considering putting them back on in place.
     
    Ducks-Bass-n-Jeeps, Mar 27, 2005
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  2. Ducks-Bass-n-Jeeps

    Ducks-Bass-n-Jeeps A Parade of One

    I do not belive it! :shock:

    I have asked a technical question and no one has an opinion. :rofl:
     
    Ducks-Bass-n-Jeeps, Mar 27, 2005
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  3. $ sink

    $ sink Gazillians of posts

    I have a set of Kellys in my spares box, have never used them but they are built very well.



    does that help?? :D
     
    $ sink, Mar 27, 2005
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  4. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    I don't know anything about the Kellys, but what hubs are on the Jeep now?
     
    Glenn, Mar 27, 2005
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  5. Ducks-Bass-n-Jeeps

    Ducks-Bass-n-Jeeps A Parade of One

    I put on a set of Superwinch hubs. I understand that they are prone to letting water in. I am wondering if the Kellys are as durable or maybe even more durable as well less prone to leaking.
     
    Ducks-Bass-n-Jeeps, Mar 27, 2005
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  6. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    I've had 2 sets of Superwinch hubs on full size trucks and they both broke. As I remember part of the locking mechanism was a thin ring that didn't last. Maybe they make them better now, I don't know. I'm sure other people have used them with no problem, that's just my experience. ;)
     
    Glenn, Mar 28, 2005
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  7. Steffy

    Steffy New Member

    Im planning on running the kelly hubs on my -3b, but havent got to try them yet. I have already torn mine apart and cleaned them up though, and by the looks of it they are very well built.
     
    Steffy, Mar 28, 2005
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