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Free wheel hubs

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Free wheel hubs

Post by mudlux »

I have a full time 80 series and need some info on free wheeling hubs. Are they worth it? do they save on fuel costs? Any info would be great!!


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Post by guerd87 »

freewheeling hubs will stop the wheels from driving, but your diff center and tailshaft will still be acting as constant 4wd, to fix it you need the part time kit available from mark's 4wd adapters or 4wdsystems

they are fairly easy to install, pull someof the covers off the rear of your transfer case and put the new gear in

for the other questions

better fuel economy, more throttle response, more power, less backlash when you take your foot off throttle fast

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Post by striker99 »

If your using it ofroad you want to keep your LSD diff you dont want any free hubs
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Post by guerd87 »

dude...wtf?

they dont have LSD's in the front
freewheeeling hubs wont even effect it if it is lsd
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Post by Sic Lux »

Yeah if i had one i'd convert it as it reduces load on engine(as said above) and your front diff/seals etc will last longer as it's not constantly turning
plenty of parts on the bench
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