Topic: Manual Hubs

[dwtaylorpdx]

I'd guess that if you make 2,000,000 4x4 trucks youve just saved 2,000,000 * 40 bucks
in manufacturing costs that you have no intention of passing on to the consumer..... :)

Most of the Fords Over F350 still have hubs.

As far as unbolting the drive line, I don't think I like the idea of
needing to get under the rig any time I use 4 wheel drive.
I use mine way more than a time or 2 a month in the winter.

As far as the little cars and fwd they get along fine once I hook my strap
to them and pull them out of the ditch. Pulled a few so far this winter,
I'm thinking of putting little kill decals on each fender. 
Why do 4x4 and 2wd rally cars compete in separate classes? ? Same principal.

Dave

[chrisfranklin]

Well, I'm looking at manual hubs from the mileage/performance angle.  It sounds like there's a little mpg/performance to be had but the setups are pricey -- MileMarker is $800 and Warn is $1300.  

This is one of those deals I'd like to see JPMagazine write on -- they get a couple of stock TJs or YJs with 2.5/4.0L, get some hubs for testing from both manufacturers, set the baseline mpg/performance numbers, install the hubs on the Jeeps, then tally the mpg/performance again to gauge the change in numbers if any.    

You know if Jp or any of the Petersen's truck mags have done any writeups like this for Jeeps?  I searched around and didn't see anything with mpg/performance data.

(just sent JP magazine an email suggesting such an article)

[jagular7]

Well Dave, you are the exception of the 1 in 2,000,000....thanks for the response.

[chrisfranklin]

I mentioned to Jp Magazine my interest in a hub installation and test on YJ/TJs.   

John Cappa responded and mentioned that the Warn hub kit was no longer in production.  He gave me some good advice on what kind of setup hubs would work the best with.     

[Bounty Hunter]

The front drive-line quits moving when the hubs are unlocked.
There is still stuff moving in there but its not the front half at least.

It still moves, take a look at any YJ front driveshaft when in 2wd.  The viscous properties of the transfer case will ensure the front driveshaft spins all the time, lockouts or not.

Waste of money IMO unless you're upgrading to a heavier front axle that supports locking hubs that generally cost less than $100.