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Old August 10th, 2018, 9:50 PM
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Hello, I am new to the group and would like to know if there is a way to leave the front diff engaged but use manual hubs?
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Hello, I am new to the group and would like to know if there is a way to leave the front diff engaged but use manual hubs?
If you have manual locking hubs (if not, you can buy them easy) yeah you could run a typical 4WD front axle with the transfer case engaged and hubs unlocked but other then frequent off-road use, why would you wish do so?
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Just concerned about the possibility of the actuator not working and getting stuck. First vehicle with this set up, should this be a concern?
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Just concerned about the possibility of the actuator not working and getting stuck. First vehicle with this set up, should this be a concern?
Not really. When the 4WD acutator locks up on the street you will know it, You turns will be thumping the whole vehicle. Mine when out at 110.000 miles and many years.

They are really easy to replace, at least on a GMT-400. Unscrew the old one, chuck it, put never-seize on the threads and dielectric grease on the connector and you are good to go.

You can buy locking hubs, like Warn's, the best on the market, but those will run you over $200 dollars and lots of time to do it right if you are really into off-roading, incluing deep water crossings.

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I put superwinch locking hubs on my 2002 Chevy tracker 2 Dr 4x4 ZR-2. I had put a 2” lift kit on and since the cv axles are now at more of and angle, I put the hubs on to reduce wear. Hubs bolted right on.




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