Originally Posted by RCrawler
You may be reading too far into this. The 80's model trucks with Dana 50s and 60's used a Warn design locking hub that did not use an external spring. 78-79 Dana 60's used a Spicer locking hub which used the spring. The wheel hubs don't make a difference as the aftermarket locking hubs will fit either way.Jason
Since the hub only fits one 1978 F250 application & 1979 F250/350's, and there no spring retainer shown, the hub prolly has a design change inside that allows for the retainer to be eliminated.
But...I'd be the first to admit that I'm
not that familiar with 4WD's because I worked in Los Angeles for 35 years, and unlike today, there weren't too many of these 4WD trucks around in the LA area back then.
The last time it snowed in LA LA Land was 1949.
Ppl back then didn't buy these trucks as everyday daily drivers. Around here today, they're everywhere.