I do not know, have not looked into it that far, was wondering if anyone else
has them installed. If you need a new axle and hub assembly then it would
not be worth it,, just a thought after reading a description at superwinch.
Andy Levy wrote:
> Wouldn't installing locking hubs require a new axle and possibly hub
> assembly?
>
> Shawn wrote:
> >
> > I was wondering if anyone was using locking hubs on the front axle of
> > their Dak? I have been considering them but I think there would be some
> > gains and disadvantages to them. Gas mileage, front end 4X4 components
> > would be saved constant wear and tire wear reduced. The disadvantages
> > that I could think of is that I do not think it good to leave CV joints
> > to sit for long periods of time, freezing unlocked in the winter,
> > getting out in a mud hole to lock ( done this, not my driving or my
> > truck, but was picking my non functioning motorbike from the trail after
> > a long walk), not being instantly ready to check out a new trail and I
> > do not think the hubs will fit with my stock rims. Thanks for any info.
> >
> > --
> > Shawn Englehart
> > return email: englehart@sympatico.ca
> > www.geocities.com/englehrt
> > www.dakota-truck.net/profiles/Yfz3JVR3VIJnE/profile.htm
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