Thinking of switching to manual hubs. Have never really been comfortable with the auto ones. Any thoughts??

Honestly, I don't really think it matters much. The auto hubs on the older X's seem to work pretty well.

The only reason I can really see is if you go with Warn and run the Hub Fuses. Might save a half shaft or even a diff.

The autos are nice, and they are pretty sturdy. Manual hubs suck if you live anywhere that gets snow, cause you'll constantly be in and out of the truck to lock and unlock your hubs.

The stock auto locking hubs are made by Warn, by the way.