Our 4WD systems don't have auto-locking hubs, or locking hubs of any
kind. The only "disconnect" point in the drivetrain is the transfer
case itself. When you're rolling, the front axles and the front
driveshaft are always turning.
Shawn wrote:
>
> 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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