When do I need to lock my front hubs?
Yours should be fitted with auto locking hubs so under normal circumstances you need do nothing, you can shift from 2H to 4H on the fly and vice versa, to go 4L you need to basically stop. The only time you really need to get out and manually lock your hubs is if you will be doing a bit of reversing as this may cause the auto hubs to drop out.
When to lock front hubs in Nissan Patrol?
If on the other hand your Auto hubs have been changed to manual then if you think your in danger of burying it to the door handles, get out and lock them, but unlock them when on firm ground again to minimise the risk of windup.
What causes the hub to lock in four wheel drive?
When torque is applied by the driveshaft, it forces the hub to slide in and lock. The hub then remains in the locked position as long as the transfer case remains in four-wheel drive.
What are the different types of automatic locking hubs?
Some automatic hubs, like the “Selectro” automatic locking hubs on Jeeps with six-bolt lock-outs, have an “auto” and “lock” position on the dial. This allows the hub to engage as needed or to remain in the locked position all the time.
If on the other hand your Auto hubs have been changed to manual then if you think your in danger of burying it to the door handles, get out and lock them, but unlock them when on firm ground again to minimise the risk of windup.
Yours should be fitted with auto locking hubs so under normal circumstances you need do nothing, you can shift from 2H to 4H on the fly and vice versa, to go 4L you need to basically stop. The only time you really need to get out and manually lock your hubs is if you will be doing a bit of reversing as this may cause the auto hubs to drop out.
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.
Why are front axles locked in 2WD mode?
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.