Fixing GQ/GU auto hubs

[Timbo]

hi everybody,

i was searching for some infos about nissan patrol's hubs and i found this forum
two day ago i heard clicking noise and i didn't know what's happening. later i realized that auto/lock screw is very easy to move left or right. also when i stop the car i can hear "unlocking" noise. if i understood well, i would need to remove the auto mecanism and refit the hub. how safe is to drive like that? i have already ordered a new hub (approx 450 euro).

regards from croatia

Hi Dalmatia,

I have a GU Patrol and had the same problem. I pulled the Auto Hubs apart and removed the auto locking mechanism completely. The hubs now perform just like manual locking hubs. It's fine to drive now and no more problems.

You can use GQ hubs on a GU too, they are virtually the same. I have heard the GQ hubs are a bit stronger but I'm not sure if there's any truth to that.

Cheers