Manual hubs for my '02 LE Pathfinder?

Shojin · Dec 2nd, 2004, 09:42 AM

Does anyone know if Warn or Mile Marker makes manual hubs that will work with my 02 LE Pathfinder? Their websites are vague and I haven't found anyone with 02+ LE pathfinders using them.

ps. I'm getting these in the hopes of squeezing out better mileage. Anyone know what kind of improvement I can expect? 1-2mpg?

lewisnc100 · Dec 2nd, 2004, 12:10 PM

Does your LE have the floor lever or the dial activated transfer case?

Shojin · Dec 2nd, 2004, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lewisnc100

Does your LE have the floor lever or the dial activated transfer case?

It has the dial on the console (2WD/Auto/4HI/4LO). It also has a rear LSD (orange sticker says "LSD oil only") if that makes a difference.

werks2much · Dec 2nd, 2004, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Shojin

It has the dial on the console (2WD/Auto/4HI/4LO). It also has a rear LSD (orange sticker says "LSD oil only") if that makes a difference.

Try http://www.louisville4x4.com and give them a call. They are a dealer for Warn. I can't remember the guys name I spoke with but he cut me a deal on my Warn premium hubs. They carry superwinch also. It only took and hour to swap out both side.

I doubt you get any better gas mileage though.

lewisnc100 · Dec 2nd, 2004, 05:51 PM

Yes you do get better gas mileage vs. the OEM drive flanges that spin everything in the front end full time. But even if you can get an item number that fits I wouldn't recommend it with your switch activated transfer case. The default setting for that switch is AUTO which can send power to the front end at any time. If you have it set to AUTO with the hubs unlocked driving down the road and the transfer case sends power to the front end it won't be a pretty picture.

werks2much · Dec 2nd, 2004, 07:35 PM

I didn't know that model year spun the entire assebly instead of free running hubs.

lewisnc100 · Dec 3rd, 2004, 06:11 AM

Yes, the 96+ Pathfinders have solid drive flanges that spin everything. With my 97 I added Warn Hubs since I can control when power is sent to the front wheels with the floor transfer case shifter. But with that dial set to AUTO on an 02 LE the computer decides.

I haven't seen the 2mpg increase that some have, mine has probably been a little over 1mpg. But with gas prices where they are every little bit helps.