Manual hubs locked all the time

[Nico]

I installed manual hubs on my 1995 Pathfinder.

In Winter, I lock the hubs all the time because from november to january, I need to use it almost once a day.

So I am wondering if that's bad to drive in 2WD like that?

And what about the gas mileage?

 

Thanks

Edited October 26, 2010 by Nico

[MY1PATH]

Well the r50's drive like that all the time not just in the winter. (they also have reverse cut gears for the front)

Anyway, its been a habbit for many people including myself to do so in the winter or when going to the pass and no damage has come from it.

As far as MPG; expect 1/2~1 MPG less than you normally get.

[Nico]

Thank you MY1PATH for your feedback

[GrimGreg]

I haven't had any ill effects from 2 years of running all day, on bad days, with them like that at all speeds. It is nice to just shift the T-case in and out of 4 as needed.