Originally Posted by muddytires
ok just a quick question. I have a manual 4x4 on the floor. Can i lock the hubs without engaging the 4x4 and drive off road till stuck. Then engage. If yes will it cause any problems ? is it a bad idea?
You can do this easily, especially on the trail. I wouldnt drive on dry pavement for long, i always unlock mine because i have heard of a some front hubs making a whining noise after locked due to being on dry pavement for long. I used to lock them before hittin any mud but now i think its more fun to just be lazy and try to power out in two wheel drive.