Manual locking hubs question
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Manual locking hubs question
I bought a truck and the guy converted the hubs from auto locking hubs to manual locking hubs, so i still have the switch inside. Is it ok to leave the hubs locked and just flip the switch on the inside, or is that bad for the truck?
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I don't normally have my hubs locked as there's not much need for it in San Diego. 
Off-roading I lock them when I hit the dirt so I can go in/out of 4wd when I need to on the trails.
I try to use 4wd at least once a month for 5-10 miles to keep everything working as seville009 mentioned.
Off-roading I lock them when I hit the dirt so I can go in/out of 4wd when I need to on the trails.
I try to use 4wd at least once a month for 5-10 miles to keep everything working as seville009 mentioned.
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I leave my Auto/Manual hubs in Auto so I can easily switch into or out of 4x4 inside.
Leaving them in manual takes mpg and unnecessary wear on the hub assy.
And.... I don't have to get out and lock them in when it's below zero or in a snow storm.
And... I don't have to worry if I got both locked in all the way or at all.
Leaving them in manual takes mpg and unnecessary wear on the hub assy.
And.... I don't have to get out and lock them in when it's below zero or in a snow storm.
And... I don't have to worry if I got both locked in all the way or at all.
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I leave my manual hubs in all winter, and a couple times in the summer to prevent the U joints from failing. You won't hurt anything.
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fun fact: all 4wd rigs had solid drive spline discs in them for years before locking hubs were invented.
Warn industries will tell you that they invented them as a fuel saving and wear reducing feature back in the 40's.
They are not there to prevent your truck from blowing-up, but they sure are nice to have if you blow-out an axle u-joint (for other reasons)
Warn industries will tell you that they invented them as a fuel saving and wear reducing feature back in the 40's.
They are not there to prevent your truck from blowing-up, but they sure are nice to have if you blow-out an axle u-joint (for other reasons)
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