Locking/Unlocking Hubs
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Locking/Unlocking Hubs
Hello again 
Can someone post the proper procedure for LOCKING and UNLOCKING the HUBS.
Usually I first put the truck in 4X4 then go out and LOCK the HUBS.
Then to take it out of 4X4 I first go out and UNLOCK the HUBS then back in the cab to shift to 2-wheel drive.
Also can I drive with the HUBS locked and the vehicle in 2-wheel drive and just shift between 4X4 and 2-wheel when needed?
TurboTuff
Can someone post the proper procedure for LOCKING and UNLOCKING the HUBS.
Usually I first put the truck in 4X4 then go out and LOCK the HUBS.
Then to take it out of 4X4 I first go out and UNLOCK the HUBS then back in the cab to shift to 2-wheel drive.
Also can I drive with the HUBS locked and the vehicle in 2-wheel drive and just shift between 4X4 and 2-wheel when needed?
TurboTuff
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The way i've always done it was to lock the hubs first. I usually do it before I even get in the truck to leave if I think that I might need four wheel drive. That way I don't have to get out into the mud, snow, what have you. When you need it you just pull the lever back into 4-high either at a stop or depending on the year of your truck then your rolling but not acceltrating then just let'er eat!
It's okay to have the hubs locked up in 2-wheel drive. I do it 1 day a month to let the gear lube coat everything well. I have drove with them locked for a couple of tanks of fuel to see what kinda mpg I would lose and I can't even tell maybe 1 mpg. I have also found it to be helpful to use 2-wheel drive low range when moving heavy trailers and dragging things around on pavement or in hilly areas. Why use the skinny pedal when you have gears!
It's okay to have the hubs locked up in 2-wheel drive. I do it 1 day a month to let the gear lube coat everything well. I have drove with them locked for a couple of tanks of fuel to see what kinda mpg I would lose and I can't even tell maybe 1 mpg. I have also found it to be helpful to use 2-wheel drive low range when moving heavy trailers and dragging things around on pavement or in hilly areas. Why use the skinny pedal when you have gears!
Last edited by yamaguy; Nov 5, 2006 at 09:36 AM.
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