Crown Automotive Locking Hub
Crown Automotive Locking Hubs: Jeep-Proven Driveline Reliability
For Jeep owners who take their rigs off the beaten path, few components are as critical to 4WD engagement as a properly functioning locking hub. Crown Automotive has spent more than six decades building a reputation as the benchmark source for Jeep replacement parts, and their locking hub offerings are a focused, purpose-built corner of that expertise — engineered specifically for the classic Jeep platforms that demand them most.
A Legacy Built on Jeep-Specific Expertise
From humble beginnings in 1963 in a small Boston storefront, Crown Automotive has consistently maintained its commitment to offering only quality parts and exceptional service. Today, that dedication translates directly into locking hub products that are designed and validated for real-world Jeep use. With over 10,000 different part numbers in stock for Jeep vehicles from 1942 on up, Crown has the largest stock of replacement parts for Jeep vehicles, including factory-discontinued parts. That depth of catalog coverage matters enormously when you're sourcing hubs for vintage CJ models that other brands have long since abandoned.
Manual Locking Hub Sets for Classic Jeep Platforms
Crown Automotive's locking hub lineup centers on manual locking hub sets — the mechanism that allows a Jeep driver to manually engage or disengage the front axle from the drivetrain. Crown offers these sets as complete kits, covering the hardware you need for a proper overhaul. The Crown Automotive Manual Locking Hub Set is a direct fit replacement when it is time to overhaul your Jeep's original hubs, and these locking hub kits work on factory u-joint Dana Spicer style axles.
Crown's locking hub coverage spans a remarkably wide range of vintage Jeep applications. Coverage includes the Willys MB (1941–1945), the M38 (1950–1952), the M38A1 (1952–1966), the CJ-2A (1945–1949), the CJ-3A (1949–1953), the CJ-3B (1953–1964), and the CJ-5 and CJ-6 (1955–1971). Additional part numbers — such as the 400502 and 400526 — extend coverage into the 1972–1981 Jeep CJ5, CJ6, and CJ7 with 6-bolt hub flange and 27-spline axles, as well as the CJ-5, CJ-7, and CJ-8 through the 1986 model year. The range also extends into more modern applications, with hub solutions available for the 1993–2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
OEM-Grade Quality and Warranty Backing
What sets Crown Automotive apart in the locking hub category is their unwavering commitment to OEM-level fit and function. Because Crown knows that Jeeps are driven harder than most other vehicles, they emphasize offering only quality parts — and they test parts on Jeeps before distributing them to dealers to ensure that they meet their standards for quality. Crown also supports its entire line with a 12-month warranty to ensure dealers and their customers of their commitment to quality parts.
These manual locking hubs feature a classy chrome finish , making them a visually appealing replacement that restores the factory look while delivering reliable mechanical engagement. Whether you're restoring a vintage Willys-era Jeep or reviving a well-loved CJ, Crown's locking hubs deliver the confidence of a part built to the original specification by a brand that has made Jeep its singular focus for over 60 years.
Explore the full Crown Automotive brand catalog for the complete range of Jeep driveline, axle, and suspension components, or browse all available locking hubs to find the right fit for your application.