Manual Locking Hubs

[tom4bren]

I doubt you'll notice much of a difference whilst on the the road. The only significant difference will be off road or winter driving.

[PK]

I doubt you'll notice much of a difference whilst on the the road. The only significant difference will be off road or winter driving.

Sorry Tom, cannot agree with that.

As soon as I shift into TOD high, (from 2wd) there is a change in power, performance, handling and drive train noise.
Not bad, but definitely noticable. If I ever started off in TOD by accident, I would know before I got to 20KPH.

Mind you, it doesn't stop me from giving it a flogging through the snow and over the mountains in TOD when the mood dictates.

Regards

PK

[tom4bren]

OK, I stand corrected. If you drive on pavement like PK, WormGod or CSTYLES then maybe it'll make a noticable difference. If you drive NORMAL, you won't notice it.

[blujfan9293]

I switched my Superwinch hubs to 4x4 for the first time past weekend and I got better mileage, from 15.5 up to 17. But the noise was horrid! It sounded like dry gears running (I just had CV boot replaced and serviced, so I know it was fine). My handling markedly improved.

I had a torn CV boot; being in 4x2 probably staved off damage.

I see the comments about saving wear, but I wonder of the disadvantage of gears not getting use? I sticking to 4x4 mode.