Manual Locking Hubs

[CrnCnn]

I really didnt read all the replies to this so forgive me if I repeat a question or something that has already been stated throuhout.

So I think I would like to get manual hubs. Mostly because right now I have a bum CV and would like to put it back in for the winter in case I need 4wheel.

Now if I put on the hubs the axles will continue to turn right? They will not be under regular stress because of the hubs disengaged. Correct?

If I install the TOD selector switch then they will not turn at all?

So if I do both then things maybe better when wear is concerned.

Any thoughts????

[kodiak]

I have manuals on mine. The CV will still spin; they just won’t turn the wheels. If you can setup a good TOD selector switch let us know. The JDM VXs can go into 2 wheel only, but no one has reverse engineered it and posted it on the site yet. The Axiom TOD has a nice setup for that, but that hasn’t been reverse engineered ether.

[blujfan9293]

I've read through the posts and have a few specific questions; I bought a Proton that came with Superwinch hubs installed, and I was wanting to remove them.

1. When locked in 4WD, does the TOD work as it should? Understand the 2WD freewheeling torque going to the axel but not the wheels
2. What is the process to lock/unlock them?

thanks,

blujfan9293

[Ldub]

I've read through the posts and have a few specific questions; I bought a Proton that came with Superwinch hubs installed, and I was wanting to remove them.

1. When locked in 4WD, does the TOD work as it should? Understand the 2WD freewheeling torque going to the axel but not the wheels
2. What is the process to lock/unlock them?

thanks,

blujfan9293

Locked in 4-LO, power goes to front & rear axles 50%/50%. TOD, not in play.

Locking hubs are either locked/unlocked = manually (by turning a manual selection device located on the hub), or automatically (by reversing your vehicle for 10-15 feet)

[crotchrocket]

i still don't understand the benefits of the free wheel hubs on the US models, the TOD must have a fit mustn't it?

Fair enought on the JDM as in 2WD you can stop the hole front trans turning whilst driving

[Grif]

I just noticed I have superwinch locking hubs up front. They have been in the 4x2 position ever since I bought it, as Ive never switched them to the 4x4 position.

My TOD indicators appear to work normally, and all this time I thought the TOD was in effect. Are you all saying that with the superwinch hubs in 4x2 position, the TOD is effectively bypassed and all power goes to the rear wheels?

I have a 3in lift, and recently had my CV's done as they were damaged. If what I'm reading here is true, then having the hubs in the 4x2 position should help mitigate further cv damage?

I think I'd rather run with full TOD working, despite the CV issues. Should I switch the hubs over to 4x4 to get the benefit of TOD?

[Sprey]

I just noticed I have superwinch locking hubs up front. They have been in the 4x2 position ever since I bought it, as Ive never switched them to the 4x4 position.

My TOD indicators appear to work normally, and all this time I thought the TOD was in effect. Are you all saying that with the superwinch hubs in 4x2 position, the TOD is effectively bypassed and all power goes to the rear wheels?

I have a 3in lift, and recently had my CV's done as they were damaged. If what I'm reading here is true, then having the hubs in the 4x2 position should help mitigate further cv damage?

I think I'd rather run with full TOD working, despite the CV issues. Should I switch the hubs over to 4x4 to get the benefit of TOD?

When i switch my 2wd to Tod on my Vx definitly notice the steering feels more harder and more precise.

For the Tod bypassed all the hubs do is stop the power actualy going to the wheels but your transfer case and cvjoints are still turning just the power doesnt hit the wheels cause your in the hub disengaged mode aka 4x2.
Chuck it into 4x4 on the hubs and go for a run im sure youl notice the difference