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happytrails
08-19-2006, 06:56 PM
on my days off i go trail riding at a few different spots all in one day. its a hassle to keep getting out and locking my hubs everytime i go from trail to city road. is it bad to keep my hubs locked constantly (on and off road) for just a day of wheelin or do i just have to live with the decision of getting manual locks and set them everytime im at a trailhead??? :help:
KToy
08-19-2006, 08:55 PM
no its not bad but is uses gas and u could blow a hub. but lets say u lock ur hubs in like once a year you should engage them on road sometimes to keep them lubed.

so no its not bad to go a few miles on city streets.
happytrails
08-19-2006, 09:54 PM
ok thats good to know. now all i need to do is find a rear locker that isnt too expensive. is that stuff cheap to have a 4x4 shop do? or would i be better off doing it myself? im not too mechanically inclined though, advice?
bbagwell
08-20-2006, 08:56 AM
You can get an aussie locker or a lock rite for pretty cheap, around $250. They are easy to install because they use the stock carrier. A shop could do it for a reasonable price. They are really pretty simple to install, it helps if you have someone to help you that has some experience with them the first time though.
happytrails
08-20-2006, 08:00 PM
i think i need to do some reading up on my 4 wheel drive components. im still pretty new and only know the basics when it comes in 4 wheel drive parts.
azredliner
08-20-2006, 08:43 PM
on my days off i go trail riding at a few different spots all in one day. its a hassle to keep getting out and locking my hubs everytime i go from trail to city road. is it bad to keep my hubs locked constantly (on and off road) for just a day of wheelin or do i just have to live with the decision of getting manual locks and set them everytime im at a trailhead??? :help:

Running around town, under 45 mph is ok. Just don't go on long drives or exceed 45 mph. Also, DO NOT ENGAGE TRANSFER CASE ON HARD SURFACES.
happytrails
08-20-2006, 09:34 PM
yeah, from what i understand one wheel on each axle has to be able to break free if it needs to...or something along those lines.
azredliner
08-21-2006, 02:47 AM
Check out the driving tips link at http://yuma4wheelers.com/4x4links.aspx