1991 Mitsubishi Triton Hubs are burning hot

1991 MITSUBISHI TRITON
260,000 MILES
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JACOB SUT
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Hi last weekend I went 4wheel driving on the beach but after about ten minutes of driving I had to let my tyres down when I did this I noticed heat coming off the hubs( hubs are Manuel locking) I touched them and both sides where burning hot I was in 4wd high up until that point then I went into low. Can you help me cause I have no idea at why its doing this.
Nov 10, 2013 at 10:54 PM
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HMAC300
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when was the last time the wheel bearings were cleaned and greased. if recently then they may have galling or etching on them and eed replacing. If you did a lot of braking hten the hubs will be hot anyhow.
Nov 11, 2013 at 10:18 AM
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JACOB SUT
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i dont know when they were last greased or cleaned, i only just purchased the car a couple of months ago but i will check and get back to you and i only did a small amount of braking. (by the way my triton is v6 if that affects it in anyway.
Nov 11, 2013 at 9:57 PM
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HMAC300
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actually no as I had to look off of a truck item as we dont' have tritions here in u.s. but if you are having that problem then i'say it's lack of grase or a bearing bad.
Nov 12, 2013 at 5:36 AM