Anyone ever put a set of Warn hubs on a newer Jeep Cherokee out there?

Question

I am considering putting a set of Warn lock out front hubs on my 2001 Jeep Cherokee. They sell a kit, but I don't won't to put in new axles. Seems like with a little ingenuity I could put just the Warn hubs on and not the Warn axles. Seem like a waste of money to buy the high strength Warn axles for almost 100 percent of my driving is on the streets I don't get near the rocks and mud.

Answer 1

A 2001 Cherokee has a Command Trac 4wd system. It has automatic locking hubs - no need for Warn's. If you don't do much off-roading there is no need to change to the manual hubs. The Command Trac is a great system, I wouldn't change it even if you did a lot of off-road driving, just upgrade it.

Answer 2

No. Your front axle is a Dana Spicer model 30. It comes with no locking hubs. It uses what is called a Center Axle Disconnect and it is controlled by vaccuum actuated by means of a switch or lever. You would have to go with the kit in order to adapt the hubs. Consult an offroad specialist for alternatives.

Answer 3

i'd bypass with the Toyota Highlander between both. I had an similar dilema with a Toyota 4runner and a more suitable moderen Nissan Xterra. I went with the Toyota because they're outfitted o.k.. they can run always as long as you do the proper maintance. My brother labored for Toyota as a mechanic. He suggested not something yet sturdy issues about the engines. they have a larger resale value as well. it somewhat is amazingly a lot for a 2002 Toyota Highlander with purely 31 ok miles for $18k. Very low miles for that 3 hundred and sixty 5 days. impressive. That one will be lengthy gone quickly, so your decision may be made up already for you.

Answer 4

If you're not using your four wheel drive, you may want to save your money and stick with the OEM system.