Yes, my new 35 spline outer shafts are somehow locking my hubs. I managed to break a internal Warn 35 spline Labor Day weekend. I thought somehow it wasn't engaged all of the way. But now, I think while backing up, the hub may have partially unlocked it's self and let me tear up the locking mechanism.
I also noticed, when I drive down the road for a little, the hub becomes engaged by the time I get back home.
Now, I have to turn the little set screw down to keep this from happening.
I didn't have this problem with my 30 splined shafts.
BTW, I trimmed a snap ring down so it would clear anything inside. And, I notice the sideways (lateral) movement of the axle shafts seem excessive. I even went to the spiral metal coil to take the place of the snap ring and still the same thing happened..
Anyone have the same issues?
Thanks, Ricky...seeya...

slightly bent spindle?

a buddy of mine is using a set screw to hold his from spinning

he had the same problem

the allen head set screw drilled and tapped on the "handle" of the hub... he has said on many occasions that he is going to go with drive flanges whne he breaks another.

Drive flanges all the way baby...No muss no fuss.

--D

Originally posted by RockRover
Drive flanges all the way baby...No muss no fuss.

--D


I like the idea, but it seems that the "good" hubs (Spicer), are tough to find. Then they still have to be broached. The Warn flanges may be my only choice. I guess I will wait until this post dies, before trying to sell my existing hubs. :D
I really would still like to find out why this is going on though...
Thanks for the help...
Ricky...seeya...

The Warn 35 spline hubs use the set screw so that they do not engage or disengage accidentally. It's just a PITA to get the allan wrench out every time. Here is a trick that I did on mine to make the lock/unlock just like a Dana 44 hub where it keeps itself in position:

buy the following from a hardware store for each hub:
1 short set-screw (about 3/16 inch)
1 spring (smaller in diameter than the set-screw)
1 BB (bearing)

Replace the Warn set screw with the BB/spring/set-screw combination. You'll have to trim the spring short enough that it allows the BB to slide out of the detent within the hub.

Another option is to replace the outer dial with a 30 spline version. I don't think they all have the postitive detents though.