4wd slugs sticking in hub

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austinbrose
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4wd slugs sticking in hub

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So I did my chevy disc brake conversion and my factory lock outs aren't working on one side. The splined/toothed slug doesn't go in far enough to disengage on one side. Thoughts? Think it just needs cleaned and scrubbed and re-greased? Or is my new(used) hub deformed? Thanks guys.
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I know on mine they had to grind the outside of the hub just enough to get the snap ring on the axle shaft. That might get you a little more clearance.
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Clean it up real good, get some good white lithium grease (not the spray) and put it back together with that. Remember, less is more. Often times, they are over-greased and the vacuum of the grease is like you slogging thru a march in flip-flops. It's hard to pull your foot out of the muck! Anyway, just a light coat of grease on all surfaces and you should be good.

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