Hubs

[Airstrike]

I have come to the fact I will not find manual hubs for the GQ anytime soon. All I can find thus far as a replacment is a AVM brand. It seems to be the opion of most that they are &^%$.

SO... Can anyone tell me what would be the best aftermarklet hubs and why? I have no idea on the subject but have just taken ownership of a TJM Air locker.

Cheers in advance
R

[Silver]

Interesting question Ryan.

Perhaps a FWH that lets go before a CV is not such a bad thing, if the FWH is cheaper and easier to replace?

[Bigrig]

Go AVM - you don't go that hard at it (yet!!), so,just get two sets?? They're cheap and as per Silver's comment, easy to replace especially in the middle of nowhere (so long as you have an 8mm socket attachment for the Allen bolts).

[Thirsty]

Go AVM - you don't go that hard at it (yet!!), so,just get two sets?? They're cheap and as per Silver's comment, easy to replace especially in the middle of nowhere (so long as you have an 8mm socket attachment for the Allen bolts).

X2, I have opted for the high performance AVM. They are a stronger option.

Cheers

[Airstrike]

yeah I was going to buy 2 sets and keep one in the tool box.... and yes dont go to hard :)

[NissanGQ4.2]

Why are you going manual hubs anyway Ryan??????, just turn your auto ones 2 manual.

[Airstrike]

I heard that wasnt as strong?!?!? may be incorrect.

[Ben-e-boy]

dont forget avm hub's warrenty dosnt cover locked diffs. Hub usually break when driving in a straight line, cv's break when turning. Smooth throttle responce and driving style will rarely break parts unless you are in a sticky stiuation

[Bigrig]

Why are you going manual hubs anyway Ryan??????, just turn your auto ones 2 manual.

Good point - they are pretty tough mate.

[NissanGQ4.2]

I heard that wasnt as strong?!?!? may be incorrect.

I have actually never heard of someone breaking an Auto Hub, yes the internals for the auto lock mechanism, but not the hubs themselves.

I can't see why they would not be just as strong as the manuals. I'm sure someone like YNOT would be able 2 set me straigth.

Where are you Tony?

[04OFF]

Yep, i converted my autos to work as manuals after fitting a Lokka, when in the lock position they are just as strong as a manual hub, people often break auto hubs when set on "auto" because they dont use them correctly !

[YNOT]

I have actually never heard of someone breaking an Auto Hub, yes the internals for the auto lock mechanism, but not the hubs themselves.

I can't see why they would not be just as strong as the manuals. I'm sure someone like YNOT would be able 2 set me straigth.

Where are you Tony?

I'd have to agree with you Todd, I've never heard first hand of anyone breaking a Nissan hub, manual or auto hubs. I've read reports of the Nissan auto hubs not being quite as strong as the manuals but I've never seen any evidence to back up the claims.

I have seen GQ CV's break like twigs, reversing up hill with a locker engaged with the steering slightly off centre.

Tony

[NissanGQ4.2]

Thanks Steve and Tony.

Strip your Auto's apart and convert them 2 manual Ryan, if your that worried about them breaking can always buy an an after market hub as a spare.

Cheers

Todd

[Airstrike]

Copy, sounds good well until you said strip then my mind went walk about.........

I am trying to find a post on how to do the conversion.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Copy, sounds good well until you said strip then my mind went walk about.........

I am trying to find a post on how to do the conversion.

There is a thread on here somewhere from Tony ( YNOT ) on how 2 do it, Have not got time at the moment 2 look for link, if no one has posted it up by this arvo, I will have a look 4 you

Cheers

Todd

[YNOT]

Copy, sounds good well until you said strip then my mind went walk about.........

I am trying to find a post on how to do the conversion.

This is the thread you're looking for; http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?596-Fixing-GQ-GU-auto-hubs

Tony

[Airstrike]

Thaks guys that should be my fun for the weekend... at least I dont have to change the Hubs so very happy.

[threedogs]

Old thread yes , has anyone a picture where the FW hubs break.
I have an idea.???

[NissanGQ4.2]

Old thread yes , has anyone a picture where the FW hubs break.
I have an idea.???

TD are you talking about auto locking hubs and what causes them to fail???

[threedogs]

TD are you talking about auto locking hubs and what causes them to fail???

yeah where they fail, I thought they cracked through the bolt holes.
but I've only seen 2 explode, lol

[NissanGQ4.2]

yeah where they fail, I thought they cracked through the bolt holes.
but I've only seen 2 explode, lol

Never remember seeing or hearing of cracking through the bolt holes or exploding but am under the impression the most common failure is the cir-clip / pins ( what ever there called ) that I'm pointing 2 in the pic breaks.

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[mudski]

Never remember seeing or hearing of cracking through the bolt holes or exploding but am under the impression the most common failure is the cir-clip / pins ( what ever there called ) that I'm pointing 2 in the pic breaks.

60474
Thats the part you rip out and throw away.....

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[NissanGQ4.2]

Thats the part you rip out and throw away.....

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And I'm pretty sure my one failed because it was damaged, Its been a while since I done it so maybe remembering it all wrong.....