4x4 hub screaming
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This is accurate IF you did not have the problem. You don’t want those axles to spin right now.
Ill take a pic later ti demonstrate what I was talking about.
This is a better forum than that. (I have never been there...) Maybe Sous can move it for you?
Ill take a pic later ti demonstrate what I was talking about.
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Working on it... I am not a moderator over there, but I have requested the thread be moved by the moderators. Should be here shortly...
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I don't know enough about those hubs to make any recommendations about repairing them. But yes, you can run a truck in 2WD with the hubs locked as much as you want.
I would probably lock both hubs, but honestly, running with one hub locked is a lot like what Chevy, Dodge and Jeep have done with a Center Axle Disconnect. It should result in the differential spinning like crazy but the ring, pinion and driveshaft sitting still.
You will be moving parts that don't move a lot, so if you have trouble with them it'll show up now. Stuff like an out-of-balance driveshaft or dry or worn out U-joints. But if everything is in good shape you'll be fine.
I would probably lock both hubs, but honestly, running with one hub locked is a lot like what Chevy, Dodge and Jeep have done with a Center Axle Disconnect. It should result in the differential spinning like crazy but the ring, pinion and driveshaft sitting still.
You will be moving parts that don't move a lot, so if you have trouble with them it'll show up now. Stuff like an out-of-balance driveshaft or dry or worn out U-joints. But if everything is in good shape you'll be fine.
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Thanks guys. I have only got one response on that thread, and he basically said "I don't know". Not alot of help. I will get some zip ties and try it out. If I can get to town Monday I am good for a few weeks, just don't want to miss another appointment with the health inspector.
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I LIKE the ESOF system. I use 4wd for like 10ft at a time. It’s nice to lock and unlock hubs from the inside the truck. Replacing the parts the BWST did should restore the auto hub feature if the hubs are still functional.
These zip ties are not big enough, but this is how you can secure the axleshafts in the center of the hub so they won’t bind and turn.
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Rj, too bad you are not closer... I have some HVAC zip ties that are about 1/2" thick and 3' long... These things are beasts as far as zip ties go. Maybe look at sourcing some local to you or when you are getting your trailer inspected?
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As was said above, driving with the hubs locked (both) while in 2wd is perfectly fine.
I lock my hubs at the beginning of each winter and leave them locked until the snow is gone, and just engage 4wd as needed.
I lock my hubs at the beginning of each winter and leave them locked until the snow is gone, and just engage 4wd as needed.
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They sell them individually at homecheapo. Perfect!!!
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Long way from homecheapo! Local true value had the hvac ones, I bought 6.
I went to Oriellys and asked about the hub/axle seals. They called them axle shaft seals, and said there are inner and outer. Do I need both?
I went to Oriellys and asked about the hub/axle seals. They called them axle shaft seals, and said there are inner and outer. Do I need both?