I'm with GQ Snail here.
In fact if I even had any hubs, I'd leave them locked all the time. I don't have hubs because my GU is Gulf Spec.
No Gulf Spec Patrols (and trust me there are quite a lot of them) has hubs fitted. The wheels are just bolted straight on.
Steve
2011 Patrol Safari 4.8 (Fitek)
I have auto locking hubs that have a hex bolt head in the center where I would expect the manual twist to engage to be. Is it possible to lock these in manually?
Yes, the nut is the same size as the wheel brace. They have two settings "Auto" and "Lock"Originally Posted by The Tank
If you are going out into gnarly/muddy terrain for a wheel you should use a wrench and "lock" the hubs. "Auto" is essentially only for a 1 off spur of the moment use when you don't want to leave the comfort of the cabin unlike GQ's where people want every excuse to get out.
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The fuel consumption difference is a lot. Write your kms down and check it and record litres, the diffence is scary on carton money. I reckon 50 kms plus per tank of fuel extra with them in on highway. Plus less friction, noise, wear and more power. I notice difference even in paddock vehecle where I generally leave them in as to how much fuel it uses so when is dry (if the last couple yrs) I take them out,
also means if driver stuck on something they have to get out to put hubs in before they drop it into 4wd and keep under it although auto hubs more convenient although a pain to lock if you really want to use them.
I know a bloke that replaced auto with manual hubs for stronger and he reckons that saved
fuel. Dunno
Your hubs should be not above hold hand on it temp. disengaged, maybe check bearings.
Cheers dude, after wiping all the mud and brake dust off the hub I now see the witness marks and am now wondering why I couldn't have worked this one out for myself!!!
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Great info thanks
The lube effect wont change as if the centre isnt spinning it wont need lube and if hubs are locked it will be spinning therefore lubricating the gears. Having the hubs locked when generally put more load on your wheel bearings as they are now dealing with the load of spinning the diff centre and a nuetralised transfer case. For wear and tear reasons i would be leaving them unlocked while driving normally and if for whatever reason yout think you may need 4wd jump out and lock them in. Seal lube and life will depend on the angle your 4wd will see as the oil just sits there anyway if she only ever stays absolutely level then you may have dramas with them deteriating but mostly these seals will see lube with general cornering. Also if seals are working correctly the only ones which should see oil are your inner axle seals and pinion seal. I hope this helps cheers
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