My 93 came with a set of manual locks They aren’t installed yet, but I’m thinking of putting them on. What’s the consensus on wheel hub manual locks? Pros/cons? I haven’t found much info on the forum regarding them, but I could be using the wrong search terms. Are they difficult install and do they require any other parts that should be installed along with them?
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80 series part time conversion MUD site:forum.ih8mud.com
80 series part time conversion MUD site:forum.ih8mud.com
Search as above. Also try terms like part time part-time conversion or mod or modification in this forum
Bottomline: you can't just install the hubs to get "part-time" AWD, that will just disconnect the wheel/hubs from the CV Joints and axle shafts which will still be turning along with the front driveshaft.
Some other countries got 80 series with true part-time transfer cases but they weren't imported into the US.
Bottomline: you can't just install the hubs to get "part-time" AWD, that will just disconnect the wheel/hubs from the CV Joints and axle shafts which will still be turning along with the front driveshaft.
Some other countries got 80 series with true part-time transfer cases but they weren't imported into the US.
I considered them for a bit, but haven't had an issue with the auto locks (as I expected, and ime with American makes w/auto-locks).
As mentioned, there is a bit more to do than just the hub work. It's a bit of a kerfuffel and not really worth it imo.
Unless you're having issues with the OE auto-locks I guess.
As mentioned, there is a bit more to do than just the hub work. It's a bit of a kerfuffel and not really worth it imo.
Unless you're having issues with the OE auto-locks I guess.
When i install my manual locking hubs, i also did the high and low range underdrive since you will have to open the T-case to put in the free spool for a true part-time conversion.
To quote one of the great philosophers of the 21st century...
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Locking Hubs
Hello all, New guy here, so please go easy on me:). Just got my awesome 1996 LC FZJ 80 (Ron Burgundy) and a mechanic I know told me to get a Locking Hubs to make little more efficient on gas when driving on highway or ease roads, anyone who did this mod, did you notice any difference on fuel or...
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Changing over to a part time 4WD and fuel economy.
You need weight on the steering for 'feel', my version has variable rate steering, super light when parking and getting heavier as speed increases, either way the point has been proven that conversions to PT are pointless. Regards Dave
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80 series don't have "autolocks". A US spec 80 series has hubs that are permanently locked 24/7.
Well then...that would explain why mine have worked flawlessly.
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Wow! Thanks for the replies. It seems I need to read up on the AWD system, center locking, etc as I don’y have a full understanding. Regardless, from what I’ve read so far, I don’t think I’ll be installing the locking hubs.
If you're running 33" tires and are thinking you need to regear to 4.56 gears, it actually costs LESS money to do a TC gear reduction and PT conversion instead of regearing both axles. Although, I don't think the TC gear reduction can go lower than 4.56 equivalent, so if you're one of the crazies who need 35s, you may want to do the axles instead.
I'm currently having A Rusted Development in Kamas, UT do the PT conversion and TC gear reduction. Should be done in the next couple weeks. I'll let you know what I think after it's done. Crossing my fingers I don't have any buyers remorse
I'm currently having A Rusted Development in Kamas, UT do the PT conversion and TC gear reduction. Should be done in the next couple weeks. I'll let you know what I think after it's done. Crossing my fingers I don't have any buyers remorse
Yeah, please let us know. I will need a reliable outfit in that area at some point and have considered the same conversion.
