Guest coydad Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 are manual lock hubs better than auto lockers ? my pathfinder has auto but they don't work anymore should I replace my auto's for manual lockers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filthy Luker Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=6014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaritimeMan Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Again? Didn't we just do this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 LOL, pretty much... Thanks for the link FL. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Post #1 for the guy= cut him some slack fellas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filthy Luker Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Post #1 for the guy= cut him some slack fellas. So it would be fine with you if post #2 was asking how to crank t-bars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 So it would be fine with you if post #2 was asking how to crank t-bars? Isn't that MaritimeMan's territory? To poor Newbie guy, please pay us morons no mind. We speak fluent gibberish. Please continue in your pursuit of knowledge! -study- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Hey now, the first post was a direct link to the same topic just so recently churned, again. No T-bars mentioned here so shut up Filthy !! Coydad, ignore the banter, it's just that sometimes identical questions are posted and it is preferred than a link to a recent post is provided. The Search function can help sometimes, but I highly recommend the Advanced functions and Help so you dont have to wade through MBs of stuff. Don't be shy about asking questions either, we may be able to help... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 ok... I'm not gonna be a prick I prefer the automatic ones. Just recently on an offroad weekend, I was playing in 2wd in a mudhole and couldn't quite push it out the other side. Threw my little lever for 4H and chugged right out. I never had to get out in the rain and mud to lock my hubs. a side note... I went back later that day and conquered the same mudhole in 2WD just because I was pissed that I didn't make it the first time. Damn train ain't gonna get the best of me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabod7 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 ok... I'm not gonna be a prick I prefer the automatic ones. Just recently on an offroad weekend, I was playing in 2wd in a mudhole and couldn't quite push it out the other side. Threw my little lever for 4H and chugged right out. I never had to get out in the rain and mud to lock my hubs. a side note... I went back later that day and conquered the same mudhole in 2WD just because I was pissed that I didn't make it the first time. Damn train ain't gonna get the best of me! yeah, but if you upgrade to manual from auto can you leave them locked. if you know you might try something in 4wd, you could have just got out and locked them before even getting to the mud hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 but the point is to try to do it the more difficult way (2WD) and still be able to get out if it doesn't work. I had no doubt that 4WD would work but where's the fun in that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 You still could have done it in 2wd if you locked the front hubs and left the shifter in 2WD. Then, if you got stuck, throw it in 4HI. You can use manual hubs like auto's if you just lock them before hitting the trail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I'm with K9 on the conquer in 2wd before killing it in 4wd.... and doughnuts in the mud are shuweeeeet in 2wd.. BTW- I have manual lockers sly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 You still could have done it in 2wd if you locked the front hubs and left the shifter in 2WD. Then, if you got stuck, throw it in 4HI. You can use manual hubs like auto's if you just lock them before hitting the trail. Key here is before the trail. Try not to use manual locking hubs in the locked position on dry pavement, you will increase wear and fuel consumption. However, manual hubs are supposed to reduce wear and fuel consumption on pavement compared to autos as long as they are disengaged. Personally, I think having autos and the AllMode transfer case is as good as it gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Do you even have hubs? I think the R50's came with fully engaged driveshafts. Unless, of course, you put on hubs yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Do you even have hubs? I think the R50's came with fully engaged driveshafts. Unless, of course, you put on hubs yourself. :bow: Of course you are correct, I do not have the traditional idea of hubs but could if I wish switch them out but for my use I see no advantage to that. Lots of people do though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 The advantage would be to stop the CV's from spinning all the time. It evidently gives you a slight increase in mileage, and decreases wear on the front drive components. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Cement Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Agrees with simon.....IMO, with all things mechanical, any opportunity to reduce moving parts and maintain function is a no brainer. Particularly helpful for those who have further stressed their front drive components with a lift. I am definately intrigued by the Warn manual lockers. Reduces wear and tear, improves mpg, or leave em locked and shift on the fly, as if you had put on stock replacement. Operators choice. Sounds like the best of both to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 That's exactly it. As far as I know, Vengeful and Pezzy both have manual hubs on their R50's and have had no complaints. I'm sure there are others, but I can't remember off the top of my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 (edited) That's exactly it. As far as I know, Vengeful and Pezzy both have manual hubs on their R50's and have had no complaints. I'm sure there are others, but I can't remember off the top of my head. and I watched from the warm dry comfort of my pathy (with auto hubs) as vengeful went out in the pouring cold rain to lock his hubs before we went out on the trails. Edited October 21, 2005 by k9sar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Cement Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 He must have bumped into you unexpectedly, otherwise he would've locked em in the garage before he left the house to meet you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisnc100 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I've had them on my 97 for 2 years and when winter comes around I just leave them locked for weeks at a time, even a remote chance of snow or ice they're locked before I leave home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pathyman95 Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 I love my aout locks becuase i am going to school at wyo tech in wyoming if you dont no it is very freakin cold and when its snowing you really dont want to get out of the heat to lock your hubs in when your crusin down the interstate and come to a roadblock of snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Well, as I understand it, when manual hubs are engaged, the CV shafts turn, hence the front Diff and drive shaft ? Regardless, is causes wear when you are not using it. My take is for the weekend warrior to leave the auto hubs and enjoy the convenience, while the serious trail driver installs manuals for the reliability/durability. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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