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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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Need help with auto locking hubs

Is there a way to dissable the auto locking hubs? I have one hub that sounds like it's trying to engage when it's not supposed to. would pulling the fuse out help this from happening for quick fix.I will be replacing with manual locking hubs soon.But for now i need quick fix.Any advice would be helpful,THX
 
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 02:58 AM
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i hate to be the bearer of bad news but there is no fuse for auto hubs... they don't use electricity... they work kinda like a bicycle sprocket... free spin until power is sent to them...
 
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 07:21 AM
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This problem is not constent .It seems to come and go,as if it's being sent power when it shouldn't be.Is there any way to dissable the power it is be ing sent?Would removing the hub and driving with out it temperarly hurt anything?until i can get manual hubs..
 
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 04:29 AM
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There is no electrical power being sent, ever. If your transfercase is sending rotational power, that could be doing it. If you remove the hubs, you will need to cover the hole. (plastic and tape maybe) That is a direct sorce for dirt to get in your wheel bearings.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 10:42 AM
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There is no quick fix to it, however, i think you could get the hubs out and run without them until you get the replacement manuals, that way you would have the work half-done.
 
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