snow4me Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Was averaging around 18.5 mpg mostly freeway now I'm averaging 20.5 mpg. Turns and steers so much nicer! Awesome mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clkindred Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 So roughly 36 more miles per fill up. My tank takes 18 gal after light comes on. Fuel prices in my area put it at 5 maybe 6 bucks saved per fill, so... in about 36 fills the hubs have paid for themselves in fuel savings alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Not to mention the saved wear and tear on the CV axels. Win-win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPerna Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 whats the warn part number? i had a set on my 95 but i sold it=[ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spazman Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 29091 is the part number. I was averaging just over 15mpg hwy and city before I swapped some on mine, now I'm getting between 18city and 20 hwy. I can definitely tell the deference, it coasts much easier, goes up hills better (my cruise doesn't shut off due to losing speed up hills that I use to have that problem on), and turning is easier. Best $160 I've spent on the beast yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPerna Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 i have a 2003 will it fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 his is an 01 so yeah chances are it will fit an 03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPerna Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 thats what i was thinking but i didnt know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qx4donald Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I don't know why, but after my Warn hub install, I saw very little improvement. Prior to the Warns, I averaged low 17's in city. After the Warns, I averaged mid/high 17's in city. Not sure if that is really a improvement as my MPGs will fluctuate from time to time. I did notice a HUGE improvement in how "freely" the front wheels rotated when lifted off the ground; comapring permanently-locked hubs (OEM) and manual hubs. Even after driving it around, I also noticed that it coasts down the road easier. Anyway, I will admit that the primary reason for me for installing manual hubs was MPGs... but since I didn't get any, i'm just happy I and saving myself from new CV axles every so often since I mainly drive asphalt anyhow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I did notice a HUGE improvement in how "freely" the front wheels rotated when lifted off the ground; comapring permanently-locked hubs (OEM) and manual hubs. Even after driving it around, I also noticed that it coasts down the road easier. Anyway, I will admit that the primary reason for me for installing manual hubs was MPGs... but since I didn't get any, i'm just happy I and saving myself from new CV axles every so often since I mainly drive asphalt anyhow. Excelent points. I too noticed the "lighter" front end feel and the longer coasting. This is a no brainer mod. Super-uber glad I did mine with the Warns (would have gone with the Mile Markers as they cost lest though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I don't know why, but after my Warn hub install, I saw very little improvement. Prior to the Warns, I averaged low 17's in city. After the Warns, I averaged mid/high 17's in city. Not sure if that is really a improvement as my MPGs will fluctuate from time to time. I did notice a HUGE improvement in how "freely" the front wheels rotated when lifted off the ground; comapring permanently-locked hubs (OEM) and manual hubs. Even after driving it around, I also noticed that it coasts down the road easier. Anyway, I will admit that the primary reason for me for installing manual hubs was MPGs... but since I didn't get any, i'm just happy I and saving myself from new CV axles every so often since I mainly drive asphalt anyhow. I'm thinking the the biggest gains will show on the highway, not city driving; too many other variables. Yep, one of the best mods to do to a R50. I bought a set of Mile Marker hubs for the wife's 99.0 on sale at 4 Wheel Parts for $90 so they have probably already paid for themselves... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0nkeyprince Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Dont forget to lock your hubs once every month, i havnt for 3 months and the right hub seized. I had to to take it out and completely dissemble it to relube everything. When one side dosnt unlock, you'll get steering wheel vibrations at highway speeds, thats how i found out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdj Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 And it's so much quieter. I couldn't figure out the noise in the front end last Monday going to work. Then relzed I hadn't unlocked the front end after the weekend. Did that at the gas station...and it was back to nice and quiet again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der_Vier Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Just ordered mine...$91 including shipping. Mile markers. now we play....the waiting game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 $91 > $200 Dang Warns. Must be the name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spazman Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 My warns were only $160 shipped through amazon. Great investment! I'm sure the mile markers work just fine too and save a little money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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