How many lock out hubs does a Jeep CJ have?
There is a limited selection of 5 bolt lock-outs available and the OEM 5 bolt lock-outs are fairly weak. For this reason, many people will swap in 6 bolt brake hubs and 6 bolt lock-outs on their ’81-’86 CJs. It wasn’t until the 70s when hubs became standard equipment for Jeep CJs, before that they were optional.
Can a Jeep Wrangler be converted to a hub?
Converting a Wrangler to hubs would not necessarily be advantagous. Wranglers use a small 5 on 4.5″ wheel bolt pattern (CJs use 5 on 5.5″). The small wheel bolt pattern does not leave much space for a hub and the small hubs tend to break. If you have ever wheeled with someone with a Ford Ranger, you have probably seen a hub break.
When did they start using brake hubs on CJS?
There are two styles of brake hubs used on CJs between ’72-’86. From ’72-’80 they used a brake hub (for a 5 lug wheel) that had 6 bolts to hold on the lock-out.
What are the lock out hubs on a harvester?
They have an “auto” and “lock” postion on the dial. These hubs are built by Warn and they are common on International Harvester vehicles. The IH ones have a little IH logo on them rather than the Warn logo. They are an auto locking hub with an “auto” and “lock” position on the dial.
There is a limited selection of 5 bolt lock-outs available and the OEM 5 bolt lock-outs are fairly weak. For this reason, many people will swap in 6 bolt brake hubs and 6 bolt lock-outs on their ’81-’86 CJs. It wasn’t until the 70s when hubs became standard equipment for Jeep CJs, before that they were optional.
What’s the best way to flat tow a jeep?
Guidelines for Flat Towing Jeeps: 1. Disengage lock out hubs (or disconnect front drive shaft). 2. Ensure that the tow vehicle outweighs the Jeep significantly. 3. The longer the towbar, the better. 4. Make sure tow bar slopes upward to tow vehicle (i.e. hitch is higher than jeep/towbar connection) 5. Do not secure the steering wheel.
There are two styles of brake hubs used on CJs between ’72-’86. From ’72-’80 they used a brake hub (for a 5 lug wheel) that had 6 bolts to hold on the lock-out.
Converting a Wrangler to hubs would not necessarily be advantagous. Wranglers use a small 5 on 4.5″ wheel bolt pattern (CJs use 5 on 5.5″). The small wheel bolt pattern does not leave much space for a hub and the small hubs tend to break. If you have ever wheeled with someone with a Ford Ranger, you have probably seen a hub break.
Is it safe to leave the locking hubs locked?
Could you leave them locked? Locking hub were invented to engage/disengage the front wheels from the front axle shafts. Idea was to keep parts that were not needed in 2WD mode from rotating in order to reduce mechanical drag and thus save gas. Good idea but the savings are extremely minimal.
What happens when you lock the hubs in a 2wd car?
By the way, locking hubs do not create more traction. They are not to be confused with differential locks! In 2WD with locking hubs disengaged rear drive shaft, rear differential and rear axle are rotating. Front tires are rolling along – only rear tires are pulling.
By the way, locking hubs do not create more traction. They are not to be confused with differential locks! In 2WD with locking hubs disengaged rear drive shaft, rear differential and rear axle are rotating. Front tires are rolling along – only rear tires are pulling.
Is it a good idea to lock the hubs?
Idea was to keep parts that were not needed in 2WD mode from rotating in order to reduce mechanical drag and thus save gas. Good idea but the savings are extremely minimal. A proposed additional benefit of locking hubs is less wear and tear of front axle parts. Lousy argument!