1983-2011 Ford Ranger 4x4 Locking Hubs

(1983-1997 Ford Ranger Manual Locking Hubs)

1983-1997 Ford Ranger 4×4

The 1983-1997 Ford Ranger 4×4 came with (2) different axle assemblies:

Dana 28 TTB (23-spline) = 1983 to 1990 (1990 models built November 1989 & earlier, paired with a B.W.1350 transfer case)
Dana 35 TTB (27-spline) = 1990-1/2 to 1997 (1990 models built after November 1989, paired with a B.W.1354 transfer case)

These axles came with either auto locking hubs or manual locking hubs. The manual hubs are no longer available through Ford, but the aftermarket is still offering them. The automatic locking hubs are no longer in production and are hard to find. If you’re lucky, you might find a NOS set of them on ebay.

For mor information about the Dana 28 and Dana 35 axles check out:

Ford Ranger 4×4 Front Axles: 1983-1997 – The Ranger Station

(Ford Ranger Automatic Locking Hubs)

Aftermarket Manual Hubs

Warn Manual Locking Hubs:

Warn used to be the premium manual locking hub but has stopped offering them for the Ford Ranger as well. They still offer their Locking Hub Spindle Nut Conversion kits though to convert from automatic to manual locking hubs. Their part numbers are:

37780 – Dana 35 Manual Locking Hubs (27-spline / Heavy Duty)
29071 – Dana 35 Manual Locking Hubs (27-spline)
29070 – Dana 28 Manual Locking Hubs (23-spline)
32720 – Dana 35 Spindle Nut Kit

Link: Warn.com

AVM Manual Hubs:

AVM hubs are built in Brazil, and they have been making hubs since the late 1950’s. They offer manual locking hubs under the following part numbers:

AVM 465 HP – Dana 35 Manual Locking Hubs – High Performance – 75% stronger than the standard 465. All steel not cast alloy.
AVM 465 XP – Dana 35 Manual Locking Hubs – Extreme Performance – 90% stronger than the standard 465. Thicker and stronger than the HD. All steel and not cast alloy.
AVM 467 (Dana 28) – These are quality made hub built to last, not a cheap Chinese import.

Link: AVM.com.br

Link: C&C Equipment (AVM Hub Distributor)

To learn more about the AVM 465XP manual locking hubs, check out:

AVM Xtreme Performance Hubs For The Dana 35 – The Ranger Station

Mile Marker Manual Hubs:

Mile Marker would be my third choice if you couldn’t find any Warn or AVM manual hubs. Mile Marker offers the following part numbers:

Mile Marker 427 – Dana 28 Manual Locking Hubs
Mile Marker 428 – Dana 35 Manual Locking Hubs
95-27988 – Dana 28 Manual Hub Conversion Kit
95-27997 – Dana 35 Manual Hub Conversion Kit

Link: MileMarker.com

Rugged Ridge Manual Hubs:

Rugged Ridge has been around since 2005, and they are a division of Omix. Omix has been making Jeep reproduction parts since 1992. Oddly, I can find companies that sell the Rugged Ridge manual hubs for the Ford Ranger, but Rugged Ridge doesn’t list them on their website. The part numbers for their manual hubs are:

15001.65 – Dana 35 Manual Locking Hubs

Link: RuggedRidge.com

Dorman Manual Locking Hubs:

Dorman has been selling car parts since 1918. If you’ve ever been to a parts store, you’ve seen their products. I was not aware until I started researching hubs for this page that Dorman now sells manual locking hubs and spindle nuts and washers for the Ford Ranger. Here are their part numbers:

600-214 – Dana 35 Manual Locking Hubs
305305.1 – Dana 35 Spindle Nut Kit (also uses number 05305)
618-040 – Dana 35 Spindle Washer (I.D. 1-5/8 In. O.D. 2-3/16 In. Thickness 1/8)
615-143 – Dana 35 Spindle Nut (1-5/8 In.-16 Hex Size 2-1/4 In.)

Link: DormanProducts.com

TRQ Manual Locking Hubs:

TRQ Auto Parts is a parts supplier based out of Pepperell, Massachusetts that offers “highest quality, direct-fit aftermarket parts at affordable prices.” They seem to have been in business a while. I was looking for reviews online and was seeing reviews like this; “I find that TRQ/1A are relatively acceptable in quality based on price. Unfortunately, the parts themselves do not last as long, maybe 1/2 the life of OEM parts. You do get what you pay for”. I’m not recommending them; I’m just letting people know what’s out there. The part numbers for their hubs are:

BHA41990 – Dana 28 Manual Locking Hubs
BHA41991 – Dana 35 Manual Locking Hubs

Link: TRQ Auto Parts

Amazon & Ebay Manual Locking Hubs:

You will find manual locking hubs for your Ford Ranger on Amazon with a variety of different names. I would avoid any that aren’t a well-known brand name.

1998-2000 Ford Ranger 4×4

Although the 1998-2000 Ford Ranger 4×4 didn’t come with manual locking hubs, there are some kits available to convert the PVH (Pulse Vacuum Hubs) to manual hubs. To learn more about this conversion check out:

1998-2000 Ford Ranger Manual Locking Hubs – The Ranger Station

AVM Manual Hubs:

The AVM manual locking hubs replace the problematic 1998-2000 Ford Ranger factory PVH (Pulse Vacuum Hubs). Here is the part number:

AVM 470 – 1998-2000 Ford Ranger 4×4 Manual Locking Hubs

Link: AVM.com.br

Link: C&C Equipment (AVM Hub Distributor)

Mile Marker Manual Locking Hubs:

The Mile Marker manual locking hubs replace the problematic 1998-2000 Ford Ranger factory PVH (Pulse Vacuum Hubs). Here is the part number:

Mile Marker 426 – 1998-2000 Ford Ranger 4×4 Manual Locking Hubs

Link: Mile Marker

Rugged Ridge Manual Hubs:

The Rugged Ridge manual locking hubs replace the problematic 1998-2000 Ford Ranger factory PVH (Pulse Vacuum Hubs). Rugged Ridge has been around since 2005, and they are a division of Omix. Omix has been making Jeep reproduction parts since 1992. Oddly, I can find companies that sell the Rugged Ridge manual hubs for the Ford Ranger, but Rugged Ridge doesn’t list them on their website. The part numbers for their manual hubs are:

15001.7 – 1998-2000 Ford Ranger 4×4 Manual Locking Hubs

Link: RuggedRidge.com

2001-2011 Ford Ranger 4×4

In 2001 Ford switched the Ranger from the PVH (Pulse Vacuum Hubs) to a live axle setup. You can change out the front CV axle shafts and unit bearings to those from a 1998-2000 Ford Ranger 4×4 which will then allow you to swap in the locking hubs above (1998-2000 Ford Ranger 4×4). For more information, check out:

Convert Ford Ranger Live Axles To Manual Hubs – The Ranger Station

Helpful Links

1983-2011 Ford Ranger 4×4 Locking Hubs

1983-1997 Ford Ranger 4×4

Aftermarket Manual Hubs

Warn Manual Locking Hubs:

AVM Manual Hubs:

Mile Marker Manual Hubs:

Rugged Ridge Manual Hubs:

Dorman Manual Locking Hubs:

TRQ Manual Locking Hubs:

Amazon & Ebay Manual Locking Hubs:

1998-2000 Ford Ranger 4×4

AVM Manual Hubs:

Mile Marker Manual Locking Hubs:

Rugged Ridge Manual Hubs:

2001-2011 Ford Ranger 4×4

Helpful Links

1983-2011 Ford Ranger 4×4 Front Axles

1983-1997 Locking Manual Hubs:

1998-2011 Manual Locking Hubs