so i sold my old 93 w150 318 and then i saw it on the side of the road with no drivers side wheel on it so i went and talked to the guy (because i mess the truck to much) he couldnt find the dust cap and the spring so i offered him 500 bucks for it and he took it so im trying to find dust caps and the spring that goes for the hub i do not know where to get one or if i am even calling it by the right name do i need the spring oh and the truck has the stock auto hubs... is it worth switching to manual hubs ? tell me what you guys think

thanks,
cam

 

Why was the wheel off? Did the hub break and leave him walking? On the dust cap, do you mean the chrome cover on the end of the axle housing that is covering the auto locking hub? If yes I would junk yard it all.

 

the guy wanted to make sure i survived the brakes and im guessing he didnt tighten the lug nuts and they loosened up and it came off and i couldnt find the cap where the tire fell off and i was thinking calling the junkyard for it but that would prob be my last resort

 

If the cap was knocked off by the wheel it may have stripped out the screws that hold the cap on or broken them off. You may need a whole new hub but only you can check that.

You need to decide if you want manual hubs or automatic hubs. If it is auto a junk yard is probably your best bet.

 

Look up dana 44 drive flange in google, you will find them. and some used ones on ebay.

 

Yep. I lost one of my dust caps right before I was planning on switching in some Warn manuals so it worked out alright.

 

IMO, manual hubs are almost always better. It reduces drag on the front wheels, which allows for better milage and less wear. Also, if your truck sees any trail time, manual hubs are generally stronger and have a more positive engagment. Once you turn the selector, there is no guessing if it worked or not, you just know.