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Does anyone other than ouverson's directly sell their hubs? I need a set soon and they have a wait of 2-3 weeks before they could be shipped. I am hoping to find a set in-stock somewhere.
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This is according to my understanding -...So, why not only 1 lockout hub on the front, as well? Would save some $$$ - buy a pair of hubs and a double splined axle, and you can disconnect the front axle and/or forward rear axle for maximum flexibility.
This is according to my understanding -
Putting only one lockout hub on the front axle would only make the one side of the axle stop spinning. The other axle side, the differential, and the driveshaft would still spin and remain a parasitic drag.
The front axle is already disconnected from the engine via the transfer case air shift, so the point of a lockout hub on the front axle is not to prevent power transmission to it, but to prevent the road from rolling the axle, differential, and driveshaft. Presumably, wear on these parts would be reduced as well, as they're no longer turning all the time. Steering, certain vibrations, tire wear, and other things may improve as well.
I am not sure about that. With the transfer case in neutral and one hub disconnected, the ring and pinion will not rotate (neglecting some nominal movement due to friction).This is according to my understanding -
Putting only one lockout hub on the front axle would only make the one side of the axle stop spinning. The other axle side, the differential, and the driveshaft would still spin and remain a parasitic drag.
The front axle is already disconnected from the engine via the transfer case air shift, so the point of a lockout hub on the front axle is not to prevent power transmission to it, but to prevent the road from rolling the axle, differential, and driveshaft. Presumably, wear on these parts would be reduced as well, as they're no longer turning all the time. Steering, certain vibrations, tire wear, and other things may improve as well.
I agree. (I did not see your reply when I responded above.)The drive shaft wouldn't spin if you have open spider gears. With 1 lockout unlocked, and one drive cap, the spiders would spin inside the diff. Now, the drive shaft may still spin due to friction, but it wouldn't be as bad as if you were running 2 drive caps.
... sounds like you really believe that?........... the remaining (connected) axle will just spin the spider gears as a unit. No wear and tear at all...
Im new to this, but my question is, are the locking hubs for the M35's worth the money, (in fuel saving's) and wear on the bearings in the front end. :stir pot:.
Over 20 years ago I bought a brand new Chevy 4x4. I was concerned by the way the front axle disconnected - the passenger's side axle disconnected by a dog clutch. I visualized all that stuff spinning around inside, and anticipated trouble.IMO, if your gonna be spinning those spider gears all the time, You better switch to a high grade synthetic fluid. I belive it would work, as long as the carrier holds up.
Over 20 years ago I bought a brand new Chevy 4x4. I was concerned by the way the front axle disconnected - the passenger's side axle disconnected by a dog clutch. I visualized all that stuff spinning around inside, and anticipated trouble.
I now have a quarter million miles on that axle, 99.5% of it with the front axle disengaged. No problems at all and not because of synthetic lube, either.
The same thing can be said for my Jeep.
Obviously, Detroit is happy to produce millions of automobiles set up this way.
No one on this thread has challenged placing just one locking hub on the intermediate rear axle.
I am trying to understand why front locking hubs must be installed in pairs. Other than a sense of symmetry, it seems like it is not needed. Can someone explain if in fact it would cause a problem? And if so, why the situation inside the front axle of a Deuce is any different than the millions of vehicles Detroit has produced with just one axle unlocking?
curious: what are the spider gear design differences between this and the CAD system used on Jeeps and Dodge trucks?Spinning the spider gears all the time is a good way to lead to premature failure. They were never designed for that!
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