Hi all,
My 2000 GU 4.2td 5spd manual, has, or course, auto locking hubs. It seems to me that some like them, most don't. I think I'm falling into the "don't like" brigade.
The idea of backing up a bit to disengage seems to me a bit of a crappy idea. In auto, when travelling say a dirt road, and I need to grab 4H, when changing back to 2H does it automatically disengage? Or should I LOCK hubs when starting dirt roads and then just grab 4H/2H as needs arise?
I also find that, according to my manual, swapping between 2H and 4H can only be done below 40kph; my earlier GQ could be done below 100kph, far more sensible and useful.

I have seen the video on changing the auto to manual hubs, and of course there are AVM replacement hubs (around $450 plus labour).
When going away up the sticks I'm usually pulling my Trakmaster caravan (ATM 2450kg). Would you folk advise replacing the Nissan auto hubs with the AVM?
Are there alternatives to AVM? Are original Nissan GQ hubs an option?

Like to know your collective thoughts on this. Yes, I need to be schooled on this issue.

Cheers, Chris