Why go to manual hubs?

[trtturbo]

I see alot of you guys doing it. What is the benefit? I assume its an easy swap?

[packie88]

this has been covered alot. use the search function....

 

here is a recent one, there are also many write ups in the garage of how ot do htis

 

http://npora.ipbhost.com//index.php?showto...ual+locking+hub

[trtturbo]

Yea, sorry. Search is my friend!

[TrailChaser]

They're generally assumed to be stronger than stock auto hubs. When you lock them you "Know They're Locked." You can use a form of 2wheel low.(Just don't lock the hubs, but put the rig in 4wd low.)

 

In my personal experience, I was sick of the auto hubs unlocking while going down a hill then when I start to climb the next hill they would lock back with a loud BANG. This occurs due to the hubs being torque activated. Or when I'd get a little stuck at the beach and engage 4wd to get out it would do the same thing...BANG

[mws]

Because all the cool kids are doing it?

 

 

 

 

 

J/K. Trailchaser gave the right answer...

 

On (all or some - somebody clarify, please) the R50 models, it also helps fuel economy as the front stub axles remain engaged to hubs and rotate even when in 2wd.

[Simon]

ALL R50's share the same front driveline.....though, there have been some reports of issues with manual hubs and the "All Mode" 4wd system.