83 blazer, military style need hub help

[all4freedom]

I bought a 83 blazer with the diesel motor, great truck. The wheel bearings were shot and when I removed the hub, the 2 races were practically welded to the spindel. I cut them off and tried to file it down so I could replace both bearings. I also think some of the parts in the hub were damaged. In the chilton manual it shows a large spring and mine is gone. Where should I look for parts and cna I leave the hub guts out and just not use the 4 wheele drive? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Shortbus]

You can usually buy the auto or manuel complete hub assemblys from auto parts stores for around 100.00. Dealers will still carry the parts individually though.